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Facts about Genghis Khan
1 – Genghis Khan was a 13th century Mongolian emperor born in 1162 (late 12th century).
2 – Genghis Khan was the founder of the Mongol Empire, which at its height stretched from Korea to Eastern Europe.
3 – When he became emperor, he used a policy of “scorched earth” to keep his enemies from living off the land while they were on the move.
4 – He conquered more than 11 empires, making him one of the most successful conquerors in history.
5 – He died in 1227 after conquering much of Central Asia, Eastern Europe, and China and is buried somewhere near Mongolia’s border with China.
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6 – Under his rule, he made the Mongols one of the largest civilizations in human history.
7 – The Silk Road is named after him because it was created during his reign to trade with China and other countries.
8 – His empire extended from Eastern Europe to Western Asia and across Central Asia to Northern India.
9 – He died at age 65 while leading an invasion into Khwarezm which ended up being a fatal mistake for him as well as for many others who were killed by disease or starvation during their retreat back home.
10 – His son Ogadai succeeded him as ruler of Mongolian Empire.
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11 – The Mongolian Empire had one of its largest expansions under his rule. It was during this time that he enacted laws to protect women’s rights and property from confiscation by the state or their husbands’ families if they were widowed.
12 – He had four wives and nine children, one of which he killed himself.
13 – He died when he fell off his horse while riding home from a raid. At the time of his death, his empire covered two million square miles.
14 – His empire stretched from Korea in the east to Eastern Europe and Central Asia in the west. He is known for his military genius, which enabled him to conquer much of Asia and Russia.
15 – Historians estimate that he killed more than 40 million people during his lifetime, including women and children. He is known as one of the most successful military leaders in history.
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16 – Today, there are about 20 million people living within this area that used to be part of the Mongolian empire.
17 – He died in 1227 and his sons ruled until 1260 when they were overthrown by Kublai Khan, a grandson of Genghis Khan’s brother.
18 – Genghis Khan is sometimes called “The Great Uniter” because he united many nomadic tribes into one powerful army that helped him conquer much of Eurasia and create an empire that lasted for centuries after his death.
19 – The Mongols were known for their brutality, but also for their intelligence and discipline.
20 – He is also known as Temujin, meaning “ironworker.”
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21 – The Mongols were a nomadic people, living in tents and following their herds for food and shelter. They had an extensive postal system that allowed them to communicate across distances quickly.
22 – His father had been killed by a rival clan when he was just a boy.
23 – He became the ruler at age 20 after his brother Khasar died unexpectedly.
24 – At its height his empire covered an area twice the size of the Roman Empire. His empire stretched across Asia, and included China, Russia, Korea, Vietnam, Iran and parts of India.
25 – In 1206, he became the ruler of all Mongolia by conquering the capital city of Karakorum. He conquered most of China during his reign as emperor from 1206-1227.
