Genghis Khan[a] (born Temüjin; c. 1162 – August 1227), also known as Chinggis Khan, [b] was the founder and first khan of the Mongol Empire. After spending most of his life uniting the …

Dec 10, 2025 · Genghis Khan, the fearsome Mongol conqueror and visionary leader, forged the largest contiguous empire in history through his military prowess and innovative strategies.

Nov 9, 2009 · Mongol leader Genghis Khan (1162-1227) rose from humble beginnings to establish the largest land empire in history. A...

Sep 16, 2019 · Genghis Khan (aka Chinggis Khan) was the founder of the Mongol Empire which he ruled from 1206 until his death in 1227. Born Temujin, he acquired the title of Genghis …

Aug 16, 2024 · Genghis Khan (c. 1162–1227), born Temujin, was the founder and first Great Khan of the Mongol Empire, which became the largest contiguous empire in history. Emerging …

Genghis Khan was the first leader, or Khan, of the Mongol Empire, from 1206 CE–1227 CE. Genghis Khan generally advocated literacy, religious freedom, and trade, although many local …

Jul 8, 2024 · Genghis Khan, born Temüjin, emerged from a tumultuous early life to become the formidable leader who proclaimed himself as the “ Universal Ruler ” in 1206. Through strategic …

Jan 29, 2025 · Genghis Khan's life and achievements represent a paradoxical legacy that continues to evoke both awe and controversy. On the one hand, he was a conqueror of …

Drawing of Mongols inside Suzdal under Batu Khan (with sword). Ancient sources described Genghis Khan's conquests as wholesale destruction on an unprecedented scale in certain …

Apr 29, 2014 · Genghis had offered the Shah a valuable trade agreement to exchange goods along the Silk Road, but when his first emissaries were murdered, the enraged Khan …