The Mongols, who eventually became known as the Tatars, were one of the most savage conquerors of history. The Mongols had good military tactics, that’s how they conquered many so fast. They were very clever in their battles and planned ahead. They didn’t act until they had plenty of men or when they had…
The Mongols were very barbaric, their reputation was not pretty, they slaughtered entire cities and left one person alive so they could tell the terrible story.…
The Mongols were a group of nomads which rose during the early 1200s1 with the help of…
With incredible tactics, a group of nomadic people specifically referred to as the Mongols, conquered Eurasia during the 13th and 14th centuries and left impacts that apply even to the present.…
The Mongol leaders also contributed greatly to their success. Khan (known as Great Khan), the very powerful military leader, didn’t tolerate the defiance of others “if you do not obey the command of Heaven, and run counter to our orders we shall know that you are our foe,” (Doc: 9). This statement is a response to the Pope, another powerful leader. The Pope recognizes the force which Khan is using “with a fury still unabated you do not cease from breaking the bonds of natural ties, sparing neither sex nor age, you rage against all indiscriminately with the sword of chastisement” (Doc: 8). This reestablishes the brutal force that Khan is using to benefit himself by leaving no survivors to spread information or become his enemies. Chinggis Khan was also a brutal leader, “he sent soldiers out against those of…
There were many great warriors throughout the Middle Ages, however none so prominent as the Mongols. While the Carolingian “war machine” conquered a sizable expanse of land, it was a miniscule feat when compared to the enormous empire the Mongols ultimately created. Though they prospered for a relatively short period of time, they succeeded in generating a lasting impact. The traditional stereotypes of the 13th century Mongols were influenced by stories from Russia, China, and Persia, which insinuated that the Mongols were barbaric raiders contingent upon destroying everything in their path. This perception is not entirely true, while the Mongols were still a fierce war machine,…
The Mongol Empire consisted of one of the most strategic military forces every seen in history. It became an empire that spanned from Eastern Europe across Asia making it the largest continuous empire in the history of the world. The development of this great empire emerged from the unification of nomadic tribes, and expanded through conquering with the determination of Genghis Khan.…
The Mongols were a nomadic people until 1206, when they acknowledged Temujin as the supreme leader, Genghis Khan. A huge empire was created under his rule, linking Eastern and Western Eurasia. An analysis of these documents will discuss the topic of how the Mongols expanded their empire so far in such a short time through their power of violence. This analysis will also show the admiration and respect of the Mongols by others in surrounding regions. Ultimately, this analysis will discuss how the fear from other people gave the Mongols their biggest advantage in conquering other regions to expand their enormous empire.…
Between the eighth and fourteenth centuries, the domestication of the horse and the development of sailing ships made it possible for raiding people to attack on settled societies. Vikings and Mongols were these two nomadic tribes who started to settle on certain territories. Vikings are Scandinavians seafaring traders, warriors and pirates who raided and colonized wide areas of Europe from the late 8th to the 11th century. Mongols were a tribe ruled the largest contiguous empire in world history and for some time was the most feared in Eurasia. Vikings and Mongols both had same reason they attacked and conquered their territories. Also, they both were open to other communities by trading and merchants. Moreover, both of their culture influenced the original culture of settled societies. However, Mongols were more administered strictly, kept organized governing, and tolerant than Vikings.…
At that time, there were Mongol tribes that lived independently from each other. They beliefs, religion, laws and order separated from each other. They did not want to accept anyone’s religion, laws or beliefs and others did not want to do the same thing in return. When Genghis Khan unified all of the tribes, all of them started to have the same points of view, therefore creating a strong empire.…
The Mongol invasions dealt a substantial blow to established Muslim societies, as well as the theology and customs which made these societies unique. For a long period, this culture had done little but grow. The sudden encounter with these foreigners, deemed savage-like by many Muslims, challenged the foundations of their existence. A lack of respect for human life and decent practices such as monogamy characterized these new Mongol invaders.…
The Mongols were a group of pastoral nomadic peoples whose expansion into Central Asia led to the dispersion of ideas, culture, and technology throughout the continent. Until 1206 AD, the Mongols were a group of warring tribes. The Mongols centralized, expanded and transformed under their charismatic leader, Genghis Khan. The Mongol empire expanded into Russia, Afghanistan, Persia, and Ukraine. The Mongols consumed most of Central Asia through a series of brutal invasions but soon absorbed the religious and political traditions of the Chinese.…
In addition to similarities the Mongol Empire and the Mali Empire differed in their rise with the use of violence as methods of conquering. Unlike the Mali Empire which had peaceful methods of rise, the Mongolian Empire’s army was brutal and was much more influential and forceful in establishing their empire. As an effect of the Mongol empire being ruled by Genghis Khan other civilizations experienced destruction as a part of the Mongol method of conquering.…
To better understand the vicious and barbaric ways of the Barbarians, the input of a direct victim or survivor of the Mongols would be useful. The story of a direct victim would give the reader an actual look of how their ways affected people and towns, and would allow them to see how it affected the people before, during, and after their attacks. No one knows exactly…
The Mongol Invasions of the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries have long been a point of contention amongst historians and scholars. The series of assaults launched on behalf of the Mongols ultimately amounted to a holocaust in which few were spared. Though the immediate impacts of the conquests were undeniably horrific, some historians have commended later Mongol regimes for the institutional reforms they introduced. However, even with these post invasion innovations in mind, a legitimate rationale behind the excessive destruction and violence is still a question for debate. When examining the ideological motives of the Mongols, it is clear that they were radically impassioned by their beliefs. Unfortunately, the logic behind these beliefs is less clear. Taking into consideration the relevant religious debate during the time period as exemplified in “William of Rubric’s Account of the Mongol Invasions” as well as the pertinent humanitarian concerns best illustrated by renowned historian Ibn al-Athir, criticisms regarding the religious legitimacy and negative humanitarian impacts of the Mongol Invasions are valid assessments. The first controversy surrounding the impact of the Mongol invasions is whether or not their motives were legitimate. Much of historian criticism suggests that the religious and ideological beliefs of the Mongols that compelled them to action were both extremist and illogical. The second topic of debate is whether, with those motives in mind, the extermination of such an enormous group of people, could possibly be justified. In contrast with these historians’ criticisms, some historians commend the institutional reforms and cultural changes initiated by the Mongols. However, considering the inhumanity of systematically exterminating entire civilizations based on religious and ideological beliefs that are in many ways flawed, historian…