The Rule of Genghis Khan

Genghis Khan is born

1162

He was known as Temujin. His mother was kidnapped by his father and forced into marriage

His father Yesugei was poisoned

1171

There is no official date but it is said that his father was poisoned before he turned ten.

Temujin is sent to live in another tribe

1171

Luckily this tribe did NOT want to murder him.

Temujin kills his half brother Bekhter on a hunting trip.

1172

(Bekhter tried to take over the throne)

Temujin is captured by a rival clan

1175

Temujin escapes with the help of a guard

1177

He is married

1178

Temujin married Borte and had 4 sons. But no one knows how many daughters he had.

His Wife Borte is captured by a rival clan

1179

Temujin is elected Khan of the Mongols

1186

Fun fact Genghis Kahn actually means universal leader in the Mongol language

Temujin is attacked by his former friend

1187

(He loses the battle)

With the help of his allies he destroys the Tartars

1197

(the people that killed his father)

Temujin makes an alliance with the Khan of the Keriates

1197

Temujin begins a war against the western Xia tribe

1207

They ruled Northwest china

Temujin gains more allies

1209

As he raided more and more tribes his army slaughtered and raped many people. It was said that if you were an engineer or an artisan

Temijun is at war against the Khwarezmid Empire

1218

He wins after two years of fighting

On the way back he launches another attack

1223

He attacks modern day Afghanistan and northern India

The Tanguts team up with the Jin dynasty to fight back against his forces

1226

His son Jochi dies after not following his fathers commands.

1226

He was possibly poisoned

Ghengis Khan dies

Aug 18, 1227

The fierce warlord who slaughtered many died by falling off a horse. His last words: I have conquered a large empire but my life is too short to take the whole world. That I leave to you.

Mongolia decides that Temujin's son will be the next Khan

Aug 19, 1227