Shere Khan

Who really was Genghis Khan? Was he just an emperor of Mongolia who didn 't deserve his spot, was he the first person to come close to world domination, or was he just a man trying to enjoy his life? One may think that Genghis Khan was a brutal murderer who cared about nothing but his empire but many don 't see that he was a ruler its his job to be vicious and take care of his empire and expand even if it means killing 11% of the world population or 40 million people. Many also don 't know about…

was divided by the two uluses that supported traditional beliefs, and the other two uluses that craved the integration and affluence of foreign cultures. These opposing ideas were then heightened after the death of Mongke and the succession of a new Khan. Each faction wished to have a…

known for having one of the most iniquitous rulers of all time, Genghis Khan. Genghis Khan then passed the empire on to his grandson, Kublai Khan. Throughout this paper I will be discussing how the Mongol Empire was founded, how their education system worked, daily life, housing, how horses became such a big part of the Mongol Empire, Genghis Khan being in power, warfare for the Mongols, passing the empire on to Kublai Khan, and contributing factors of the empire ending in 1368. During 1130,…

Many societies in the world were linked in various ways between the 1200s through the 1500s. They were all caught up in various webs of influence, communication, and exchange. Large-scale political systems brought together a diverse group of people with all different types of lifestyles. Religion was able to bring people together and also divide them. Methods of commerce and trade linked people in a different way. Trade allowed people to be able to spread ideas and concepts easily through…

The war that I have decided to focus on for the purposes of my paper is the India-Pakistan war, more specifically the war of 1971. India and Pakistan have always been confronting each other due to their opposing ethnic, religious and political differences. The war of 1971 was the third war between India and Pakistan and the origins of this war were different from previous wars. Since the partition of British India and Pakistan in 1947 there have always been constant conflict and tension. The…

Film Analysis Quo Vadis Hyowon Kim 2344997 Quo Vadis stands for the Latin phrase “Where are you going”. The film was directed by Enrico Guazzoni in 1912. There are multiple versions after 1912 but the one directed by Enrico Guazzoni is known to be the first block buster film during the silent film era. Quo Vadis is adapted from the novel Quo Vadis, a historical novel taking place between the years of 62-64 CE. The plot sets time during the early years ruled by Emperor Nero who was well…

Bacon’s claim on the origin of the Hazaras is simply based on her observation of physical appearance of some Hazara kinsfolk. Without the need of further arguments, her conclusion is conjectural and problematic. Bacon’s investigation of the history of the region is equally questionable. Her attempt to solve the “Hazara puzzle” and her conclusion that the Hazaras are the Mongols of Afghanistan is surprisingly based on a pure speculation. Bacon narrates Vladimirtsov’s account (1948:173-74) stating…

The beginning of longest rule of any religion, empire, civilization, ethnic group, and dynasty prevailed over subcontinent for around 800 years that is “The Mughal Empire” founded by Mongol leader Babur. The era of Mughals flourished in laws, medicine, wars, trade, famine, taxation, languages, arts and literature, gardens, masjids and other secular building. Minorities were considered in this reign as they introduced Shariah laws that resolve legal disputes, Hindus were protected under the law…

Genghis Khan and his Mongol tribes conquered regions all over the world during the 13th century. These barbarians practiced brutal military tactics, horrific hygienic practices and most of them were illiterate. These traits of the Mongol Army prove that they were uncivilized, in a 13th century world where many societies finally were. The Mongols, as a people, officially had no written language until 1204 when, according to Columbia University, The Mongols in world history, Genghis Khan…

A Review of Ostrowski on the Mongol Empire Given that our contemporary concepts of nation states and diplomacy arose from the Mongols, the Mongol Empire serves as a fascinating topic for those interested in world history to explore. Donald Ostrowski is one of the leading historians of the Mongol Empire. Ostrowski has a PhD from Pennsylvania State University, and teaches world history at the Harvard Extension School, and chairs the Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies’ Early Slavists…