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5 days ago · Genghis Khan, born as Temujin in 1162, came to power through a combination of military prowess, political alliances, and effective leadership. After his father’s death, he formed alliances and eliminated rivals, unifying Mongol tribes.
3 days ago · Genghis Khan. Samuel N. Harper Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus of Geography, University of Chicago. Author of Cities of the Soviet Union: Studies in Their Functions, Size, Density, and Growth. Author of Historical Dictionary of Mongolia.
1 day ago · Known during his childhood as Temüjin, Genghis Khan was a son of a Mongol chieftain and rose very rapidly as a young man by working with Toghrul Khan of the Kerait. After Temujin went to war against Kurtait (also known as Wang Khan; given the Chinese title "Wang" for its meaning of King [ 22 ] ), who was the most powerful Mongol leader at the time, he gave himself the name Genghis Khan.
Genghis Khan seemed to rely on Jebe as his long ranged general: in winter 1211, Jebe was sent to capture Liaoyang, when Mongol forces had barely secured the great plains around Zhongdu. After riding several hundred miles away from the main battle front, Jebe lured the defenders of Liaoyang on a feigned retreat that lasted over 100 miles and left a large amount of Mongol booty on the ground.
4 days ago · Genghis Khan’s concept of conquest and rule had been clear: the “people of the felt-walled tents” should remain in the steppes and continue their ancient warrior way of life, drawing tribute from the world of farms, cities, and caravan trade.
1 day ago · A second Mongol invasion began when Genghis Khan’s grandson Hülegü Khan crossed the Oxus in 1256 and destroyed the Assassin fortress at Alamūt. With the disintegration of the Seljuq empire, the caliphate had reasserted control in the area around Baghdad and in southwestern Iran.
5 days ago · Think you know Genghis Khan? Discover surprising facts about one of history’s most powerful conquerors! From his unexpected innovations to little-known aspec...
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