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    The Mongol Empire held the largest amount of territory for an empire that the world has ever seen, and conquered it very quickly. Through the use of extreme force, the Mongols were able to conquer their enemies with haste. Using siege warfare on large walled cities, and surprise attacks on smaller settlements, their strategy of extreme force worked very well. The Mongols also relied on peaceful measures to keep social organization and political power. Especially in religion as shown in Document…

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    Samurai Invasions

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    The most important feature of the medieval period is that the samurai (warrior-administrators) replaced the court government in managing local government. Because the court government had no police force, bands of samurai gained power when the Heian government neglected the administration of the provinces. Samurai strength rested on strong group loyalty and discipline. These bands managed large areas of rice land in eastern Japan, around modern Tôkyô. In 1185 a new government was founded by…

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    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…

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    A ruthless army, 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,…

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    Through conquest, pillaging and the unification of mongol clans, Genghis Khan formed an empire stretching over 33 million km²: the largest land bound empire known to date. From the time he was appointed to rule the Mongol Empire in 1206 to the end of his reign in 1227, the Great Khan became famous for doing truly great, yet truly horrific things. Although much of Genghis Khan’s life is still shrouded in mystery and legend, there is clear evidence that can be pieced together to form conclusions…

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    The Mongol Conquests

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    Before they were known for creating the largest land empire in history, the Mongols were pastoral nomads who relied on their animals for survival. The Mongols moved several times a year in search of food and water for their herds. The Mongol lifestyle and continual migrations prevented them from transporting reserves of food and supplies. This made them extremely vulnerable to the environment. During the 13th century is when the Mongol Conquests took place. This resulted in the extensive Mongol…

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    I: Status of Tibet in the past or Historical Perspective Tibet is the highest plateau in the world. It is popularly known as ‘The Roof of the World’. It has been an independent state for centuries. Tibetans are distinct from the Chinese geographically, historically, culturally and ethnically. A long history of rule of its own kings and the rule of Dalai Lamas later (commencing with third Dalai Lama,) made politically supreme by the Mongol King, Altan Khan. He also offered the title “Dalai Lama”…

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    The Mongols are a very strong, powerful tribe. But, some people think otherwise. The Mongols created and fought different people and things to be there best. But, when the true battle comes that will test their strength and how loyal they truly are to each other. Here are how the Mongols destroyed many cultures . In 1200 is when Temujin took the Mongols under his wing and trained them so the could be the best. Then in 1206 he received the name Genghis Khan. In the next 21 years Genghis led to…

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    Contrary to popular belief, the Mongols were a civilized and sophisticated empire with a beneficial influence on Eurasia through implementing strict law and order, accepting different religions, and developing new innovations. The success of the empire was credited to their strict law and order. For instance, pack animals “could be left unattended because of the severity of (Mongol) laws against theft” (Document 7) including consequences such as, “being burned alive upside-down” (Document 5).…

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    A World Without Genghis Khan Genghis Khan was a mongolian warrior and ruler that created the largest empire known to man. The Mongol Empire was successful due to Khan’s ruthlessness of annihilating segregated tribes in Northeast Asia. Genghis Khan’s actions and ideas greatly impacted culture, society, and the world to this day. Some of Khan’s impacts included new warfare methods, Pax Mongolica, and there were even effects on Russia. With all this said, what would the world be like if Genghis…

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