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Map showing the boundary of the 13th century Mongol Empire compared to today's Mongols in Mongolia, Russia, the Central Asian States, and China The Mongol Empire, at its height of the largest contiguous empire in history, had a lasting impact, unifying large regions.
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The Mongol Empire, an empire ruled in the 13th and 14th...
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Jun 18, 2024 · The Mongol empire was founded by Genghis Khan in 1206. It extended from the Pacific Ocean to the Danube River and the Persian Gulf. At its greatest extent, it covered some 9 million square miles of territory, making it the largest contiguous land empire in history. Learn more about the Mongol empire in this article.
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Feb 19, 2015 · Maps of the Mongol Empire (1206–1368), Mongol offensives, and succeeding Mongol dynasties — in Asia and Eastern Europe.
Oct 7, 2019 · A map of the Mongol Empire at its greatest extent, showing capitals and major cities.
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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.
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The Mongol Empire, an empire ruled in the 13th and 14th centuries, was one of the largest land empires in history. The original homeland of the Mongols, was bounded by the Khingan Mountains on the east, the Altai and Tian mountains on the west, the Shilka River and the mountain ranges by Lake Baikal on the north, and the Great Wall of China on ...
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Dec 6, 2021 · Map of the Mongol Empire. The Mongol Empire peaked its power under Kublai Khan, who ruled from 1260 to 1294. The empire controlled 24 million sq. km of territory, making it the largest contiguous empire in human history.
