Genghis Khan – The Leader Of Mongols
Temujin chose his capable friends instead of family for the important roles in his army and administration. He took over so many enemy tribes by including their leaders as a part of his group. He told his followers not to loot the opponents until they won completely. He organized his warriors into ten groups. Temujin believed in many gods, his followers belonged to Christianity, Islam, and Buddhism.
By 1205, he defeated all his rivals, including his once-best friend Jamuka. The next year, he became the leader of assemblies and formed a nation as big as today’s Mongolia. At this time, he was also given the name Chinggis Khan. The meaning Chinggis Khan was the “Universal Ruler”. Later this name became popular in the West as Genghis Khan.
How Genghis Khan United Mongols?
Genghis Khan was born in 1162 in northern Mongolia. Some legend says that he was born holding a blood clot which was a sign he would be a great leader. Genghis Khan’s noble background helped him unite different Mongol tribes so easily. He believed in the idea of “Unity is Strength.” Gradually, he founded the Mongol Empire, expanding his influence with this principle.
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