Genghis Khan

Birth

Oct 22, 1155

Khan was born in north central Mongolia. His birth name was "Temujin". He was born with blood clot in his hand, a Mongol folklore sign that he was destined to be leader.

Married

Oct 22, 1171

Khan first married at age 16. He married Borte, cementing alligiance between the Konkirat tribe and his own. He married many times throughout his life.

Capture of Borte

Oct 22, 1172

Shortly after Khan's first marraige, his wife was kidnapped. She was captured by the Merkit tribe and given to the cheiftain as a wife. Khan was able to rescue her and, shortly after, had his first child.

Rise to Power

Oct 22, 1175

After escaping enslavement, Khan began his slow rise to power at the age of 20. He did this by building up an army of 20,000 and destroyed many traditional tribes. In doing this, he united Mongol tribes under his rule.

Gaining Mongol Control

Oct 22, 1206

After rising to power, Khan began his conquest for an empire. In 1206, Khan defeated the Naiman tribe. This gave Khan control of Eastern and Central Mongolia.

Major Conquests

Oct 22, 1207

Khan began major conquests after building up an army of 80,000. Khan took over Xi Xia, the Ji Dynasty, parts of the Muslim world, etc. He led a highly feared army.

Death

Oct 23, 1227

Genghis Khan died soon after submission of Xi Xia. He died of unknown reasons. He was buried near his birth place, by the Onon River and Khentii Mountains.