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Genghis Khan

By Brittfitt16
  • Aug 27, 1162

    Birth

    Temujin, later Genghis Khan was born near the border between modern Mongolia and Siberia.
  • Jul 15, 1172

    Father dies

    Father dies
    Genghis Khan's father was poisoned to death by an enemy clan.
  • Feb 2, 1178

    Marriage

    At the age of 16 Genghis Khan married Borte.
  • Mar 17, 1205

    Vanquished all Rivals

    Genghis Khan vanquished all rivals including his former best friend Jamuka.
  • Dec 18, 1209

    Goes to Yinchuan

    After a series of raids the Mongols launched a major initiative that brought them to Yinchuan.
  • May 28, 1214

    Zhongdu

    Mongols beseiged the capital of Zhongdu and the Jin ruler agreed to hand over large amounts of silk, silver, gold, and horses.
  • Apr 19, 1219

    War

    War
    Genghis Khan went to war against the Khwarezm Empire. The sultan there had agreed to a trade treaty, but when the first caravan arrived its goods were stolen and its merchants were killed. This was a victory for the Mongols.
  • Jul 19, 1225

    Return to Mongolia

    Genghis Khan returned to Mongolia controlling a huge swath of territory.
  • Oct 22, 1227

    Death

    Death
    Genghis Khan died at the age of 65 due to being thrown off a horse and suffering internal injuries.