There are several types of rulers in this world. There are the rulers who are elected by their people, there are those who are born into a royal family, and there are those who strike fear in the eyes of their people, and rule with terror. Temujin, more commonly known as Genghis Khan, was this type of ruler. Historians will often say that he was a ruthless, evil, and bloodthirsty man from whom there is nothing to learn. Surprisingly though, Genghis Khan was from humble, and insignificant beginnings which shaped his rise to power, and taught him crucial life lessons that enabled him to rule the empire. Despite what historians may say, there is much that can be learned from Temujin’s rise to power.
While the exact date of Temujin’s
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Although both parties agreed that there would be no fighting that night, it didn’t stop the Tartars from poisoning his drink, which resulted in his death. When Temujin had gotten word of his father’s death, he postponed the marriage, and immediately headed home to claim his position as the chieftain of the tribe. Unfortunately for Temujin, he was only nine year olds, and nobody acknowledged him as clan chief. After this failed attempt to become chief, Temujin’s family was ostracized to near refugee status. This left Temujin alone with no one, but his mother and siblings to fight for themselves. It was then when Temujin learned his first lesson, which was to rule over a group, they must respect you and acknowledge you.
The years after Temujin was exiled from the clan, were some of the most important years of his life. It was during this time that he learned some of the most important lessons. It is said that Temujin feared three things in his life: his mother, his wife, and dogs. He feared his mother because she was both fierce and loving at the same time. She understood that Temujin would eventually rule an empire and she raised him to be cunning and tough. Perhaps, she might have been too tough on him though. One night, when the family was short on food, Temujin and his brother both found a fish, and his brother took it. Temujin was not happy about this and demanded that he give it back. The brother refused so Temujin killed him in a
The way Genghis Khan led his nation is quite unlike any other ruler heard about in history. The positives are that he embraced religious freedom, even though Mongolians were basically shamanistic in religious beliefs, united many tribes together under one ruler, himself, banished torture though he was still brutal in the ways he would treat his enemies (negative), created new weapons and ways to overcome his enemies, conquered near 12m square miles of land, Modernized Mongol culture by opening up to trading between the West and East and Shaped the modern world of commerce and communication. However he also did not let anything stop him from reaching his goal - conquering and uniting the world under one empire. The negatives to his leadership
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“I will rule them by fixed laws so that rest and happiness shall prevail in the world,” Genghis Khan. In the 1200s, the Mongol Empire rose and conquered most of China. The Mongol Empire was one of history’s most brutal forces because their dominance was led by a hostile leader, driven by ruthless aggression, and strengthened by an understanding of a correct civilization. The Mongol Empire was feared by many because of its ruthless leaders. The empire was divided into groups led by different khans, but the empire soon turned and was united by a strong leader, Temijin.
The strict Kapu made everyday Hawaiian life extremely difficult to live. Offenders were often punished severely with either corporal punishment or sacrificed to honor the gods. If the offense was great enough, on occasion, the family of the offender was also sentenced to death. Although, punishment to defectors was harsh, they often had a chance to redeem themselves. It is said that those who offended could flee to a city of refuge where they had a ritual performed by shamans in order to clean oneself of sin and escape death.
Although Genghis Khan’s empire fell, he created the second biggest empire this world has ever seen. He took a stand to create the largest empire he could, but it was a multi-step process. He had many rough experiences early in life, at a young age he learned the importance of making and allying with friends, and he knew how to make enemies fear his armies for their power and
Notorious for their barbaric manners and their brutal tactics of invading and plundering, the Mongols are commonly associated with a strictly negative reputation and despised for it. Although this negative image remains associated with their history, with hindsight, historians have been able to shed light on a positive perspective of the Mongols and their success creating the largest Empire in world history. This paper will argue that although they were regarded as violent, invading strangers and initially given few rights, their image in history has changed because the Mongols were not simply a destructive people; despite lack of historical evidence and documentation, historians have found they had many positive influences on Asia. Under Mongol rule there was an improvement of status for many peoples, religious tolerance, and an increase in the trade of products, culture, and knowledge.
He is kind to free people and attentive to his rulers , but cruel to those he has enslaved, “being himself a lover of ruling and a lover if honor” (219, 549). Basing his claim to rule on his warfare abilities, and him ruled by spirit. At first he is one to despise money, but as he grows older he worships his money-loving tendencies, a habit produced by the lack of guardian leadership. His becoming of a timocratic man stems from his mother’s complaints that her husband is not a ruler, thereby putting her at a disadvantage to other women. Recognizing her husband’s lack of interest with money and his indifference towards her and everything else, she tells her son of his father’s faults. The boy is aware of his father’s shortcomings, but also takes into account his words of rationality. “So he is pulled by both” (220,570b), keeping bad company as a good man, he is establishes a median to be ruled by, becoming honor loving and the timocratic
Born in the eastern half of the steppe, now known as Mongolia, he was a charismatic leader, who managed to unite the eastern half of the steppe tribes. He proclaimed himself “ruler of all who dwell in felt tents”, and, like Attila before him, was devastating to the surrounding agrarian societies. The Mongol Empire was to be the largest land empire of all time, stretching from central europe, all the way to the sea of Japan. Temujin was not a fool however, and during his conquests he was convinced by advisors that it would be better to allow those cultures who lived the agrarian life to remain that way, thus accepting parts of his empire to be owned and worked by farmers. However, in doing this, he was forced to leave soldiers behind to maintain order, and after a few years away from the steppe, many lost the ferocity which had allowed their domination in the first place. Genghis was quick to realise that in order to maintain their edge, troops would have to be rotated, so as to spend some of their time back as Steppe Nomads and not settle in agrarian life. Determined to not follow in the footsteps of his predecessor, Temujin laid out very specific rules for after his death, the land was to be divided between each of his sons, and they were to continue the conquest of all peoples in all directions until the entire world was under Mongol rule. However, he failed
Jack Weatherford’s Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World provides a refreshing and insightful perspective on the Mongol Empire and their impact on history. Weatherford ardently dispels stereotypes often associated with Genghis Khan and the Mongols while highlighting their significant achievements that immensely induced them and the modern world. As Weatherford explained the history of Temujin, I found myself admiring how he overcame various hardships and created a destiny for himself. He not only created an empire, “he built a new and unique system based on individual merit, loyalty, and achievement.” (Weatherford xix)
Temüjin, better known as Chinggis Khan, was a Mongolian born in 1160’s, who later became the leader of the one of the most successful armies in the history of a mankind. Mongols under his leadership Mongols first conquered China relatively easily and then moved towards west, partly simultaneously. This essay examines the reasons for his success in conquering Iran and especially the reasons why the Muslims of Iran were not able to resist his army’s invasion. First this essay discusses Chinggis Khan’s army’s strength and superiority in general level, then shifting focus to the particular case of Iran. It becomes evident that Chinggis Khan was an extraordinary military leader and that besides that the army was extremely successful due to its
Temujin took the name Genghis Khan, or “universal leader”. When Temujin received the name Genghis Khan which gave him the right to be known as an universal ruler, it also gave him the right to be known as a Mongol god. The tribe’s shaman declared Genghis Khan the representative of Mongke Koko Tengri, the supreme god of the Mongols. Religious was practiced daily in the Mongol Empire, and was highly regarded by every Mongol. To object to any rules of the Great Khan was just as bad as objecting to their god. Genghis Khan was believed to be born in 1155 and died in 1227. He was born in north central Mongolia into the Borjigin tribe. He was named after a Tartar chieftain that his father had captured. Temujin was born with a blood clot in one of his hands. In Mongol folklore this was a sign for Temujin to become a leader. At a young age of nine Temujin’s father was poisoned by the Tartar tribe on trip to meet Temujin’s future bride Borte. Temujin returned home to gain his thrown has clan chief. When he returned Temujin and his family were cast out and treated poorly. At age sixteen Temujin married Borte to create an alliance her tribe, the Konkirat’s, and his own. Now Temujin has finally gained power to rule with.
Growing up in an unpredictable and dangerous environment provided Temujin with a strong sense of leadership from a young age. Taking charge of his household after killing his older half brother was one of his first tastes of leadership. After rescuing his bride, Borte, Genghis Khan soon started making alliances with neighboring nomadic tribes and building a warrior reputation whilst also gaining a growing number of followers. Leading people of multiple different religions including but not limited to Christians, Muslims, and
During this time Temujin became blood brothers with his childhood friend Jumuka who would become his future nemesis. The clan that abandoned them years ago came searching for Temujin so he hid in the woods for days before coming back from dehydration and starvation. It didn’t take long after Temujins’ kidnapping for him to escape with the help of a poor family who be rewarded for their act of kindness in the future. After the escape Temujin decided it was time to marry
Three years later, Temujin started to form alliances. He became famous for his extremely strict discipline for the superiority of his army compared to other tribes. The other tribes began to feel threatened by this young man and some tried to kill him in an attempt to stop his growth. One tribe kidnapped him and placed a large wooden collar on his neck and tied his hands in chains, with his ingenuity and
The following report will discuss the leadership qualities of Borjigin Temüjin and the organizational culture of his people, the Mongols. Readers might be confused on who Borjigin Temüjin is, he was the man known today as Genghis Khan. This paper will illustrate how Temüjin’s ability to lead developed by exploring his beginnings and how through his exceptional leadership skills he went on to create the largest contiguous empire in history. The first part of the paper will concentrate on Mongol culture in the 12th century, Temüjin’s upbringing in that culture and how he changed it through the consolidation of the many Mongol tribes. The second part will discuss the rise of Borjigin Temüjin to the post of Genghis Khan and