The Mongolians of the Asian Steppe had a positive impact on the world. During their rule of the Asian continent from 1260 to 1368 by influencing gunpowder, warfare and safe passage. Gunpowder remained a monopoly of the Chinese until the 13th century. The science passed along the silk trade route to Europe. By 1350 gunpowder cannons were commonplace in French and English militaries. The new weapon essentially rendered traditional walled fortification of Europe, weak and defenseless. Warfare was one of the experiences between 1453 and 1789, almost every European had in common. It drove temporary and permanent migrations in Europe, volunteers followed the drum bringing new styles of warfare with them. States developed new ways to maintain
