The Mongols

By Hagen5
  • Period: Jan 1, 1160 to Jan 1, 1370

    The Mongols Timespan

  • Temüjin is born.
    Sep 10, 1162

    Temüjin is born.

    Temüjin, the future Genghis Khan, is born.
  • Temüjin is recognized as the sole authority in Mongolia and is given the title of Chinggis Khan or Genghis Khan.
    Aug 26, 1206

    Temüjin is recognized as the sole authority in Mongolia and is given the title of Chinggis Khan or Genghis Khan.

  • Xi Xia is Conquered
    Feb 2, 1210

    Xi Xia is Conquered

    Genghis Khan conquers the kingdom of Xi Xia.
  • Invasion of Khwarzim/Khwarezmian Empire.
    Jun 20, 1219

    Invasion of Khwarzim/Khwarezmian Empire.

    Mongols invade the Khwarzim/Khwarezmian Empire.
  • Destruction of Khwarzin Dynasty
    Nov 11, 1221

    Destruction of Khwarzin Dynasty

    The Mongols destroy the Khwarzin Dynasty and control their territories. This marks the beginning of the Pax Mongolica, in which China and Europe are connected under Mongol rule allowing for safe passage and trade.
  • Empire is Split
    Sep 11, 1224

    Empire is Split

    Genghis Khan splits his empire into khanates to be ruled by his four sons.
  • Genghis Khan Dies
    Aug 30, 1227

    Genghis Khan Dies

    Genghis Khan dies and is succeeded by his son Ogedei.
  • War against Jin Dynasty
    Dec 7, 1230

    War against Jin Dynasty

    War against the Jin Dynasty begins.
  • Capital Moves
    Aug 9, 1235

    Capital Moves

    Ogedei moves the Mongol capital to Karakorum.
  • Guyuk Dies
    May 17, 1248

    Guyuk Dies

    Guyuk dies and division begins in the empire between Genghis Khan’s descendants.
  • Baghdad is Captured
    Sep 20, 1258

    Baghdad is Captured

    Baghdad is captured, representing the fall of the Abbasid Caliphate and the beginning conquest of the Middle East.
  • Kublai Khan defeats the Song Dynasty
    Jun 14, 1267

    Kublai Khan defeats the Song Dynasty

    Kublai Khan defeats the Song Dynasty in southern China, moves the Mongol capital to Dadu (Beijing) and founds the Yuan Dynasty.
  • Kublai Khan Dies
    Jan 23, 1294

    Kublai Khan Dies

    Kublai Khan dies and the empire begins to break apart.
  • Black Plauge Outbreak
    Nov 11, 1345

    Black Plauge Outbreak

    There is an outbreak of the Black Plague among the Mongol force besieging Kaffa.
  • End of Mongol Empire
    May 8, 1368

    End of Mongol Empire

    The Ming Dynasty reclaims China and the Mongol Empire ends.