Genghis Khan Mongol Empire
Many people have thought about taking over the world. One man and a huge army almost did so. The Mongol Empire was ruled by the greatest land conqueror of all time. Genghis Khan, he and his descendants led them through the three major stages of their reign.
Genghis Khan united the different groups of nomads in Asia to create the greatest land conquering empire of all time. Temujin a Mongol chieftain who later became known as Genghis Khan rose to power as a teenager. While still a teenager Khan was able to the nomadic mongol tribes, among them were the Tatar, Maiman, and Merkid. Khan decided to attack the large empire of Xi Xia in the northwest part of China. The Mongols were out numbered, but Khan sent in the captured Chinese refugees to fight …show more content…
Genghis Khan ruled the largest contiguous land empire in history. Khan ruled over 12 million square miles, that’s more than double any other person in history, The empire stretched to the Yellow Sea in eastern Europe and sometimes included all of China, Korea, Mongolia, Persia (now Iran), Turkestan, and Armenia. At times it included Russia, Burma (now Myanmar), Vietnam, and Siam (now Thailand). Khan ruled over a million people in an empire that consisted of most of Asia. Genghis Khan was shrewd, ruthless, ambitious, and a strict disciplinarian. Khan desperately wanted to invade and conquer all of China, his first attempt was on the Xi Xia, a state along the northwest border of China. After the Mongols conquered the northwestern part of China, they set their sights on the northeastern border of China, ruled by the Jin Dynasty. They defeated the Jin Dynasty with help of the Song Dynasty. Khan trained some of the most feared warriors of their time. His horse mounted archers had some of the most deadly bows ever made. These bows were made with fish glue which allowed for more range and accuracy. In 1227, Khan was thrown to the ground while in battle causing him to attain internal injuries. These injuries caused him to die on August 18, 1227 in western Xi Xia. He lived to be 65 years old and will always be known for his great tactics and strategies. Even though he took over most of their land Khan is seen now days as a hero in
Genghis Khan united the different groups of nomads in Asia to create the greatest land conquering empire of all time. Temujin a Mongol chieftain who later became known as Genghis Khan rose to power as a teenager. While still a teenager Khan was able to the nomadic mongol tribes, among them were the Tatar, Maiman, and Merkid. Khan decided to attack the large empire of Xi Xia in the northwest part of China. The Mongols were out numbered, but Khan sent in the captured Chinese refugees to fight …show more content…
Genghis Khan ruled the largest contiguous land empire in history. Khan ruled over 12 million square miles, that’s more than double any other person in history, The empire stretched to the Yellow Sea in eastern Europe and sometimes included all of China, Korea, Mongolia, Persia (now Iran), Turkestan, and Armenia. At times it included Russia, Burma (now Myanmar), Vietnam, and Siam (now Thailand). Khan ruled over a million people in an empire that consisted of most of Asia. Genghis Khan was shrewd, ruthless, ambitious, and a strict disciplinarian. Khan desperately wanted to invade and conquer all of China, his first attempt was on the Xi Xia, a state along the northwest border of China. After the Mongols conquered the northwestern part of China, they set their sights on the northeastern border of China, ruled by the Jin Dynasty. They defeated the Jin Dynasty with help of the Song Dynasty. Khan trained some of the most feared warriors of their time. His horse mounted archers had some of the most deadly bows ever made. These bows were made with fish glue which allowed for more range and accuracy. In 1227, Khan was thrown to the ground while in battle causing him to attain internal injuries. These injuries caused him to die on August 18, 1227 in western Xi Xia. He lived to be 65 years old and will always be known for his great tactics and strategies. Even though he took over most of their land Khan is seen now days as a hero in