Royalty · Military · 1162–1227
Born: 31 May 1162 · Died: 25 August 1227 · Age: 65
Mongol warrior who united the steppe tribes and founded the Mongol Empire, which became the largest land empire in history
Did you know?He created an advanced postal system across his vast empire, using a network of relay stations to carry messages quickly.
Genghis Khan rose from a harsh childhood on the Mongolian steppe to build the largest connected land empire in history. Born Temüjin, he united rival tribes and in 1206 took the title Genghis Khan, often translated as universal ruler. His armies were famous for speed, discipline and brutal tactics, and they conquered vast areas of Asia and beyond. Yet his empire also encouraged trade along the Silk Road and allowed many religions to coexist. His legacy is mixed, remembered as a terror by many nations he conquered and as a founding hero in Mongolia.
Genghis Khan (born Temüjin; c. 1162 – 18 or 25 August 1227), also known as Chinggis Khan, was the founder and first khan of the Mongol Empire. After spending most of his life uniting the Mongol tribes, he launched a series of military campaigns, conquering large parts of China and Central Asia.
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Mongol emperor, born c. 1162
Genghis Khan was born near the Onon River around 1162.
He united the Mongol tribes in 1206.
His empire became the largest contiguous land empire after his death.
He died in 1227.
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Did you know?His birth name was Temüjin.
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