Genghis Khan


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  3. National Geographic: "Genghis Khan a Prolific Lover, DNA Data Implies" (February 13, 2003)
  4. MacroHistory: Genghis Khan and the Mongols
  5. MSNBC: "Remains of Genghis Khan palace unearthed" (October 6, 2004)
  6. UC Berkeley: The Life and Legacy of Chingis Khan
  7. BBC Radio: Genghis Khan Audio Program (Time: 43:00)  Lori: Very Interesting Audio!

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  • ca.1162 Born as Temüjin in Khentii Province, Mongolia
  • 1184: Temüjin's wife Börte kidnapped by Merkits
  • 1190: Temüjin unites the Mongol tribes becomes leader, and devises code of law Yassa
  • 1201: Wins victory over Jamuqa Jadarans
  • 1202: Adopted as Ong Khan's heir after successful campaigns against Tatars
  • 1203: Wins victory over Ong Khan's Keraits
  • 1204: Wins victory over Naimans
  • 1206: Jamuqa is killed. Temüjin given the title Genghis Khan by his followers in Kurultai
  • 1207-1210: Genghis leads operations against the Western Xia, which comprises much of northwestern China and parts of Tibet. Western Xia ruler submits to Genghis Khan. During this period, the Uyghurs also submit peacefully to the Mongols and became valued administrators throughout the empire.
  • 1211: After Khuriltai, Genghis leads his armies against the Jin Dynasty that ruled northern China.
  • 1215: Beijing falls, Genghis Khan turns to west and the Khara-Kitan Khanate
  • 1219-1222: Conquers Khwarezmian Empire
  • 1226: Starts the campaign against the Western Xia
  • 1227: Genghis Khan dies leading fight against Western Xia. How he died is uncertain

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