Genghis Khan Death
There are so many stories about the death of Genghis Khan. Some historians believe, Genghis Khan might have died in 1227 from getting hurt in a battle. He was leading his army against the Western Xia dynasty. He got injured during the battle. Some historians think he fell off his horse got hurt and died. Another story says that someone might have killed Genghis Khan. People say he could have been targeted by those who wanted revenge or by rivals. Some stories even say he might have been killed by people from another tribe or by his followers who thought he was a danger and he was castrated. There’s a famous story that says Genghis Khan wanted his burial to be a big secret. He asked to be buried without any signs or a visible tomb. The legend says his funeral group would harm anyone who came near to keep the burial place hidden. Nobody knows where he’s buried, making it a mysterious part of his story.
Genghis Khan – Founder of the Mongol Empire
Genghis Khan was the founder of the Mongol Empire. He was the first ruler and military head who united the Mongol tribes in the 13th century to build his unbeatable empire. His personality was a bit complex with tenacity of purpose with great physical and mental strength. He ruled the Mongol empire for a long 21 years from 1206 to 1227.
Genghis Khan spread his kingdom from the Mongolian plateau to the Adriatic Sea which covered around one-third of Asia. Genghis Khan was known for advocating literacy, religious freedom, and trade but he discarded so many local customs in his rule.
In this article, we are going to discuss the most mysterious person in history Genghis Khan, and his Mongol Empire in detail.
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Table of Content
- Early Life of Genghis Khan
- Genghis Khan – Overview
- Genghis Khan – The Leader Of Mongols
- Mongol Empire Under Genghis Khan
- Legacy – Genghis Khan
- Genghis Khan Death