Mongol Empire

The Mongol Empire made an impact on the world as we know it today. They are considered one of the most successful empires to ever rule. The Mongols were ruled by Genghis Khan and Kublai Khan, who is the grandson of Genghis. They ruled somewhere between 1200 and 1360 B.C. The Mongols ruled for a very short period of time, but ruled very effectively. They ruled throughout central Asia and China. The Mongols made a very positive impact on the world. For example, they allowed religious freedom,…

Genghis Khan’s death left a void in the Mongol empire. His sons failed to fill that void, creating a volatile period of time for the Mongols. The former Great Khan’s governmental structure “…had placed Ogodei in the geographic center, surrounded by the territories of his brothers and sisters.” Because Ogodei’s were centrally located, he “…began encroaching” on the lands of his siblings “…as soon as he came to power.” Through violence, Ogodei dispersed his influence across his family’s lands.…

was also a powerful military leader, but contributed to problems between the Mongol people. 1267 Kublai renewed his ambitions to conquer the Song. In order to do this, his army would have to go through difficult terrain and develop new siege tactics in order to combat Chinese fortifications. For example, he expanded the navy and built many catapults. By 1279, Kublai Khan had conquered the Song and became the first Mongol to rule the whole of China. He was known as the emperor of the Yuan…

Introduction The Mongol empire is one of the largest land empires in history. Under the leadership of Genghis Khan and his descendants, the Mongols conquered and expanded their territory to places like China, Iran, and Russia. Although the Mongols are notorious for waging wars and take overs, they are also recognized for their religious tolerance, their support of art, forging alliances, and creating global interconnections. In fact, Rashid al-Din Hamadani, a non-Mongolian citizen of the…

The Mongolian Empire was an Empire in modern day Asia and Europe. The empire stretched from the Danube River to the Pacific Ocean, covering 33 million square kilometers. The Mongol Empire lasted from 1206-1368, just over 150 years, and was the largest empire in the history of the world. While many of the Mongols did not share a common language or culture, their militaristic feats are some the greatest in history, gaining an area roughly twice the size of the roman empire in under 20 years. While…

The Mongol Empire rapidly seized the largest territory the world had ever seen. The Mongols’ main strategy of acquiring such immense amount of land was by conquering with force, while utilizing refine and adequate weaponry, but they also relied on more peaceful methods. Sometimes, they gave civilizations a chance to submit to terms and avoid destructions (Docs. 6 & 9). The Mongols attacked villages until complete destruction using their strategic military tactics (Docs. 1,2,3,7 & 8). In addition…

The Mongol Empire stretched from the Sea of Japan to the Carpathian Mountains at its height, making it the largest contiguous empire in history. The Mongol Empire was founded by Genghis Khan in 1206, and at its height, encompassed the majority of territories from southeast Asia to central Europe. An empire arose in the steppes of Mongolia in the thirteenth century that forever changed the map of the world, opened intercontinental trade, spawned new nations, changed the course of leadership in…

The Mongol Empire was the world's largest contiguous empire in history, stretching from the Pacific Ocean to Eastern Europe in the 13th and 14th centuries. Although emerging from the Mongolian steppes as uncivilized nomads lacking a basic government structure in 1206; the Mongols quickly adapted and developed an elaborate political structure to rule their vast empire. They were led by Temujin Khan, later renamed Genghis Khan, meaning “universal ruler” who amassed his following by uniting…

The Mongolian people once ruled the second largest empire in the history of humanity. The Mongol empire was famous for pioneering military tactics such as horse mounted archers, conquering much of the Eurasian supercontinent and ruling an empire whose size would not be matched until the British took to colonialism centuries later. But as with so many other great empires, people often forget the massive economy necessary to sustain such as vast empire. Millions of people living across an entire…

As empires rise and fall, a select few leave their mark on history. Some are remembered as the unifiers and peacemakers, the ones who developed society for the better. Others are remembered as the destroyers, those who coveted power and glory enough to slay and destroy anything and anyone in their path. In the 13th century, the Mongols, a people from the northern steppes of Asia, left their mark on history under the leadership of Genghis Khan (McDougal Littel). Genghis Khan ruled the Mongols as…