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Temujin (Genghis Khan) was born near the border between modern Mongolia and Siberia. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genghis_Khan#/media/File%3AYuanEmperorAlbumGenghisPortrait.jpg -
In early 1200’s, they captured Beijing, Central Asia, and most of Persia.
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Temujin rose to power by forming an army of his own. He then was accepted as the emperor of all the steppe people. This is when he gained the Genghis Khan title, which means “universal ruler”
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in 1227, Genghis Khan dies. We are still unsure of how exactly he died.
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Ogodei was chosen to lead the empire after Temujin passed away. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ögedei_Khan#/media/File%3AYuanEmperorAlbumOgedeiPortrait.jpg -
One of Temujin’s grandsons, Batu expanded the domain of the Golden Horde. https://images.app.goo.gl/PsutNm6EdVdYLgZUA -
The city of Kiev (major city of Russia) was sacked and burned during the Golden Horde. https://images.app.goo.gl/ncXm8UG8YiCMorMA6 -
Ogedi Khan dies while drinking. Some people think he purposefully did it by accepting a poisoned drink, but some think someone slipped poison in his alcohol and he was killed. His death prevents Batu from invading Western Europe.
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After Ogodeis passes, his widow, named Torengene, started to rule the empire through consent from the Mongol Nobles.
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Torengenes son, Guyuk, becomes the great Khan
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Guyuks widow, Ogul Gamish, becomes the temporary ruler for three years after he dies.
