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1162
Temujin Is Born
Temujin is born in Northern Central Mongolia. On his early years he was part of the Borjigin vtribe and at the age of 9 years old his father was poisoned by the rival Tatar tribe. The feeling of revenge will drive him to become one of the most feared conquerors in history. [https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/35/YuanEmperorAlbumGenghisPortrait.jpg/468px-YuanEmperorAlbumGenghisPortrait.jpg] -
1206
Ghenghis Khan becomes the ruler of the Mongol Empire
Genghis Khan (Temujin) becomes the ruler of the Mongol empire. He adopts this name since Khan means ruler, and Genghis is based on the Mongol word Tenggis which means ocean or wide-spreading. [http://i.imgur.com/nAIrSvB.jpg] -
Period: 1206 to 1368
The Mongol Empire
The Mongol Empire has been the largest contiguous empire in history. The Empire was capable of expanding, motivated by their most successful emperor, Genghis Khan. The empire is known for their brutal wars and methods to take control over their rivals. The empire expanded over the 13th and 14th century before dissolving and becoming overthrown as a dynasty. -
1219
Invasion and conquest of Khwarezmia
Genghis Khan invades and destroys the Khwarezmia Dynasty. Khan leads an army against the dynasty in response to the Khwarzin leader's refusal to cooperate as a neighbor trade. This invasion marked the beginning of the conquest of Islamic states for the Mongol Empire. [https://i2.wp.com/about-history.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/c152a46b9103ac3f1046953415a3095e.jpg?resize=1000%2C640] -
1221
Tangut Dynasty is destroyed
Tangut (Xia Xia) Dynasty is destroyed since they declined to cooperate with the Mongols when they requested military help. [https://mrcaseyhistory.files.wordpress.com/2014/02/mongols-in-egypt.jpg] -
1227
Death of Genghis Khan
Genghis Khan dies. His tomb was an empire secret and it has never been found. Khan designated his son Ogedei to succeed him.
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1230
War Against The Jin Dynasty
Ogedei starts a war against the Chinese Jin Dynasty. This war was in response to their on going war that began in 1211. The Mongols succeed.
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1248
Death of Ogedei
Ogedei dies. The Mongol invasion to Europe comes to a sudden end. Ogedei succeeded in carrying his father legacy. He created the first communication system between the East and West. [https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/49/Ogadai_Khan.jpg/220px-Ogadai_Khan.jpg] -
1251
Mongke becomes the Great Khan
The eldest son of Tolui becomes the Great Khan. He is the fourth khagan of the Mongol Empire. Although he is faced with disapproval from some of his family members, the empire successfully conquers Iraq and Syria. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C3%B6ngke_Khan#/media/File:Audience_de_M%C3%B6ngke.jpeg] -
1258
The Siege of Baghdad
Baghdad is captured. Bringing the end of the Golden Islamic Age.“If you can imagine the shock waves, were London razed to the ground tomorrow, you’d be getting close to the horror that was about to accompany the Sack of Baghdad in 1258.” [http://www.historytoday.com/richard-cavendish/baghdad-sacked-mongols] -
1259
Death of Mongke Khan
Mongke Khan dies. He catches a disease in China while in war. The mongols couldn’t continue the war and withdraw. This is a turning point for Mongol’s empire, the battle of Ain Jalut is lost. [https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ACwMH6lMc3M/hqdefault.jpg] -
1264
The Great Kublai Khan
Kublai Khan, the Great Khan. He gives the Mongol Empire a new direction of governing as an effective ruler.With his reign was also great millitary success. One of them, the conquest of the Song Dynasty of China Khan founded his own dynasty, The Yuan Dynasty.He died in 1294.
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1368
End of The Mongol Empire
End of the Mongol Empire. After Kublai Khan’s death, the dynasty suffers a disintegration. The Ming Dynasty overthrows the Yuan Dynasty, taking the Mongols remaining land.
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