Temujin: The Mongol Empire

Temujin was the founder and Great Khan emperor of the Mongol Empire, which became the largest contiguous empire in history after his death. He was born in the 12th century, he managed to unite the tribes of Mongolia and then conquer huge areas of Asia and Eastern Europe. Temujin proved to be a natural leader, and as he subdued the Tartars, Kereyids, Naimans, Merkids, and other Mongol and Turkish tribes, he built up an army of loyal followers. The Mongol Empire, in many ways, marked a crossroad in World History. As the largest contiguous Empire in history, it united Eurasia in a fashion that has not been repeated. As such, actions within the empire rippled across the rest of Asia and Europe whether through trade, warfare, or religious affairs.