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Who Is Genghis Khan?

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Genghis Khan was a great warrior and leader of the Mongol empire in the 12th century. He was founder of the largest empire. Genghis Khan was born on November the 14th, 1162 in Deluun Boldog. Genghis’ birth name was Temujin (means of iron), named after a raid of an enemy named Temujin. Temujin was born holding a blood clot. It was a sign that he would lead to be a great conqueror. His father, Yesuka was the head of his tribe. Temujin was the oldest of his 6 siblings. Temujin’s childhood with his tribe was violent and unpredictable. In 1171 Temujin’s father was poisoned by another tribe. When Yesuka died, Temujin became leader of his father’s tribe. In 1171, Temujin and his family were abandoned by their tribe. He, his mother (Hoelun) and siblings had to survive the rough conditions of Steppe. One year later, Genghis killed his half brother in an argument. It is said this murder lead him on the path to become a great leader. In between 1173 and 1176 Genghis was kidnapped by the Tayichi'ud tribe, father’s former allies. With help from a guard, Temujin escaped in 1177.

In 1187 Temujin married Börte from the Onggirat tribe. Börte’s father was the leader. After married, Börte was kidnapped by the Merkit tribe. Genghis gradually gathers a few hundred supporters with Jamuqa, his …show more content…

The Xi Xia troops surrendered. Temujin then ordered the destruction of Xi Xia, all residences killed or became slaves if had a certain job. They destroyed entire towns of Xi Xia. This is Genghis Khan’s final campaign. On the 18th of May, 1227 Genghis Khan died. It was said that his last words were, “ I have conquered a large empire for you, but my life was too short to conquer the whole whole world, that is what I leave to you,” he pointed to Ögedei. Later, with Jochi and Börte by his side, they expanded the empire. Later , the Mongol empire crumbled. Mongols began to blend till there was nothing left of the

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