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- He then turned his attention toward the settled peoples beyond the borders of his nomadic realm and began the series of campaigns of plunder and conquest that eventually carried the Mongol armies as far as the Adriatic Sea in one direction and the Pacific coast of China in the other, leading to the establishment of the great Mongol Empire.
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1 day ago · Genghis Khan [a] (born Temüjin; c. 1162 – August 1227), also known as Chinggis Khan, [b] 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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Sep 4, 2024 · Genghis Khan was ready to start on his great adventure of world conquest. The new nation was organized, above all, for war. Genghis Khan’s troops were divided up on the decimal system , were rigidly disciplined , and were well equipped and supplied.
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Sep 17, 2024 · Ogedei Khan was the second Great Khan of the Mongol Empire, succeeding his father, Genghis Khan, in 1229. Known for his military prowess and expansionist policies, Ogedei continued to expand the empire, conquering the Jin Dynasty, initiating campaigns against the Southern Song Dynasty, and launching invasions into Korea, Persia, and Eastern Europe.
2 days ago · With the assistance of Batu, Möngke succeeded as Great Khan in 1251. Utilizing the discovery of a plot designed to remove him, Möngke as the new Great Khan began a purge of his opponents. Estimates of the deaths of aristocrats, officials, and Mongol commanders range from 77 to 300.