Genghis Khan

Birth of Temujin (Birthname of Genghis Khan)

1162

In 1162, Temujin was born in Mongolia. He is the son of a member of the Borjigin clan, a clan of nomadic Mongols.

Death of Temujin's father

1171

Temujin’s father is poisoned by a group of nomadic people, the Tatars. His clan disbands, and
he is kidnapped by the Tatars but soon escapes.

The attack on Xi Xia in Northwestern China.

1205

During his rise of power, Genghis Khan commands his army to attack
the Kingdom of Xi Xia, a border-state located
in Northwestern China.

Temujin's rise in power

1206

Temujin soon rises to power and begins
gathering allies and forms an army of his own.
He starts conquering rival clans and is soon
given the name, “Genghis Khan,” meaning
universal leader. The Mongolian Empire was
created.

The Kingdom of Xi Xia is overtaken.

1209

The war ends in 1209 when the Xi Xia King finally announces allegiance to the Mongolian Empire.

Mongolian Army storms into Northern China and Asia.

1215

Genghis Khan leads his army into Northern
China to capture Beijing, an ancient city in China, and begins claiming the majority of Asia.

Creation of the Chagatai Khanate.

1227

Before Genghis Khan's death, he establishes the Chagatai Khanate in Central
Asia which splits the land in 4 pieces and are
given to his sons to control.

Death of Genghis Khan and passing of the throne.

Jul 18, 1227

Genghis Khan dies and his son, Ogodei Khan, takes over the Mongolian Empire.