Mongolian Empire

Uncovering Insights into the World's Largest Land Empire and the People Who Built It

The Deadly Weapons that Powered the Mongols Across Medieval Battlefields

No individual weapon provided the key advantage for the Mongols in isolation. Instead, their combined use of ranged and close quarter arms, amplified by precise cavalry maneuvers, powered them to conquer heavily fortified regions.

Posted by Julian Wymanton on Friday, December 1, 2023

Did Genghis Khan Have Any Grandchildren?

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Though renowned as a brilliant military strategist and ruler, Genghis Khan is also known for his prolific propagation of offspring. This begs the question - among Genghis Khan's many children, did the great conqueror ever live to meet his grandchildren?

Posted by Julian Wymanton on Thursday, November 30, 2023

The Roman Empire vs. The Mongol Empire: A Historical Comparison

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Despite ruling different regions and separated by over a millennium, these empires had several intriguing parallels even as they adopted diverse strategies of governance and military dominance.

Posted by Bill Mattocks on Thursday, November 30, 2023

What Was the Mongol Empire?

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Explore the vast history of the Mongol Empire, the largest land empire ever. From Genghis Khan's founding in 1206 CE to its peak in the 13th century, covering Eastern Europe to the Sea of Japan. Learn more about this influential empire.

Posted by James DeFalkin on Thursday, November 30, 2023

When Did Kublai Khan Die?

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Kublai Khan finally passed away just before dawn on February 18, 1294. He was 79 by the traditional Chinese counting of age.

Posted by James DeFalkin on Thursday, November 30, 2023

How Long Did It Take the Mongol Empire to Conquer More Land Than the Roman Empire?

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77 years after Genghis Khan began uniting the Mongol tribes, his grandson Kublai Khan had completed the conquest of the Song dynasty in southern China. With this final conquest, the Mongol Empire encompassed all of modern-day China as well as Mongolia, Korea, and regions of Central Asia, Iran, and southern Russia - far surpassing the territorial extent of the Roman Empire at any point in its history.

Posted by Julian Wymanton on Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Where Did Kublai Khan Move the Capital of His Empire?

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In the early 13th century, the unified Mongol tribes of central Asia began expanding their empire under the ruthless and brilliant leadership of Genghis Khan.

Posted by James DeFalkin on Wednesday, November 29, 2023

How Kublai Khan Encouraged Trade in the Mongol Empire

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As ruler of this vast empire, Kublai Khan implemented policies and initiatives to encourage trade and economic growth.

Posted by Bill Mattocks on Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Why the Mongols Were Unstoppable on the Battlefield

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Several key factors came together to make the Mongol army seemingly unstoppable on the battlefield during their rapid expansion.

Posted by Julian Wymanton on Tuesday, November 28, 2023

The Remarkable Reign of Kublai Khan

Kublai Khan was the legendary founder and first Emperor of the Yuan dynasty in Mongolia and China.

Posted by Julian Wymanton on Monday, November 20, 2023

Explore the dynamic history and enduring legacy of the Mongol Empire. Uncover the remarkable conquests, cultural contributions, and lasting impact of one of history's most influential empires through concise and engaging content.