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1206
The Mongols
A powerful leader Khan united the Mongols and Chinese. He was given a new title "Universal Ruler or Genghis Khan. -
1279
Yuan Dynasty
Genghis Khan's grandson, Kublai Khan declared himself emperor of China. This began the Yuan Dynasty. -
1300
Yuan Dynasty
Chinese groups rebelled against the Yuan Dynasty. -
1405
Ming Dynasty
In the period Great Sea Voyages, a sailor by the name of Zheng He, was the greatest sailor. -
1430
Ming Dynasty
The new Ming emperor made Zheng He return to China and dismantle his fleet.
