Yuan Dynasty

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  • Jun 4, 1206

    Genghis Khan

    Genghis Khan
    In 1206, Temujin gained the title Genghis Khan, which means Universal Ruler.
  • Apr 4, 1215

    Burning of Beijing

    Burning of Beijing
    Genghis Khan and his Mongols left the city of Beijing burning for days.
  • Apr 4, 1227

    Genghis Khan's Death

    Genghis Khan drinks a poison beverage and dies.
  • Apr 5, 1237

    Pax Mongolica

    Pax Mongolica
    The Mongols experienced peace and successful trade along the Silk Road.
  • Apr 4, 1260

    The New Great Khan

    The New Great Khan
    Khan's grandson, Kublai assumes his grandfather's role as the Great Khan.
  • Apr 4, 1271

    The New Dynasty

    The New Dynasty
    Kublai Khan establishes a new dynasty called the Yuan Dynasty. Yuan means original or first. He becomes the first emperor for this dynasty.
  • Apr 5, 1273

    Paper Money

    Paper Money
    The Yuan started using paper money instead of the traditional coins.
  • Apr 4, 1275

    Marco Polo

    Marco Polo
    The Venecian native, Marco Polo comes to visit the Yuan Dynasty from 1275 to 1292. When he comes back to Italy, he writes a book on China. This encourages further exploration of other lands.
  • Period: Apr 4, 1279 to Apr 4, 1368

    Yuan Dynasty Timespan

    This is the period of which the Yuan Dynasty ruled.
  • Apr 4, 1294

    Kublai's Death

    Kublai Khan dies of gout.
  • Apr 5, 1351

    Red Turban Rebellion

    Red Turban Rebellion
    A resistance group called the Red Turbans began to undermine the Yuan's army. This caused defeat which led people to believe the emperer had lost the Mandate.
  • Apr 4, 1368

    The Downfall of the Dynasty

    The Downfall of the Dynasty
    After Kublai dies, his descendants fight over the throne. There was too much paper money made which led to inflation. Many natural disasters occured including the change of the course in the Yellow River. This led people to believe that their emperor had lost the Mandate of Heaven.