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Learn about the Mongol Empire, the largest contiguous empire in history, founded by Genghis Khan and his descendants. Explore its expansion, division, and cultural impact across Eurasia and beyond.
Oct 5, 2024 · Learn about the Mongol empire founded by Genghis Khan in 1206, the largest contiguous land empire in world history. Explore its origin, growth, expansion, and decline, as well as its impact on culture, trade, and politics.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Nov 11, 2019 · The Mongol Empire (1206-1368) was founded by Genghis Khan (r. 1206-1227), first Great Khan or 'universal ruler' of the Mongol peoples. Genghis forged the empire by uniting nomadic tribes of the Asian steppe and creating a devastatingly effective army with fast, light, and highly coordinated cavalry.
- Mark Cartwright
Dec 7, 2022 · Learn how Genghis Khan and his successors built the largest contiguous empire in history, from China to Europe, and how it collapsed after their deaths. Explore the Mongol invasions, conquests, culture, and legacy in this article.
Learn about the history of the Mongol Empire, from its founder Genghis Khan to its decline and fragmentation. Explore the major events, conquests, and rulers of the empire that spanned Asia and Europe.
Nov 9, 2009 · Mongol leader Genghis Khan (1162-1227) rose from humble beginnings to establish the largest land empire in history. After uniting the nomadic tribes of the Mongolian plateau, he conquered huge...
A united Mongolian state of nomadic tribes was formed in the early 13th century ce by Genghis Khan, and his successors controlled a vast empire that included much of China, Russia, Central Asia, and the Middle East.
