Mongolia

Genghis Khan
Чингисхан

(1155 - 1162)

Genghis Khan, born as Temujin, was the founder and 

first Great Khan and Emperor of the Mongol Empire,

 which became the largest empire in history after 

his death.

He came to power by uniting many of the nomadic 

tribes in Northeast Asia. He launched the Mongol 

invasions that conquered most of Eurasia, Middle 

East, Central  Asia and China. Genghis Khan is often 

considered to be the greatest conqueror of all time. 

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Present-day Mongolians regards him as the founding 
father of Mongolia. Genghis Khan died in August 

1227, during the fall of Yichuan. The exact cause 

of his death remains a mystery.

Genghis Khan as portrayed in a 14th-century Yuan

 era painting,now located in the National Palace 

Museum, Taipei, Taiwan.

Gengghis Khan sitting on his throne.

Genghis Khan built his Mongol Empire began 
on the vast grasslands of northern Asia.

Genghis Khan on horse back leading his troops.

Genghis Khan leading his troops in action. 

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