Genghis khan

Temujin is Born

Jan 1, 1162

He was born in Deluun Boldog, Mongolia

Birth to fall of the empire

Period: Jan 1, 1162 to Jan 1, 1368

Temujin's mother was kidnapped

Jan 2, 1171

After his father's death by poison from the Merkit warriors, Temujin's family is cast out by the tribe, and his mother is later kidnapped

Temujin kills his half brother

Jan 3, 1172

Fueled beyond reason, Temujn kills his half brother, who was a great warrior, in an argument, which caused Temujin to be recognized as a renowned warrior himself.

Temujin escapes from enemy prison

Jan 4, 1177

After being enslaved by the Tayichi'ud, a neighboring tribe and his father's ex-allies, he escapes, therefore inflating his reputation even further, causing Jelme and Bo'orchu, who turned into his major generals later, to join him with their troops.

Temujin marries Borte, who is soon kidnapped

Jan 5, 1187

Hoping to start an alliance with the nearby Onggirat tribe, Temujin decides to marry a woman named Borte from that tribe. She is soon, within that year, kidnapped by their rival Merkit warriors.

Temujin gathers supporters to rescue his wife

Jan 6, 1187

After gathering over 400 supporters, he rescues her from the Merkit people, where she was someone else's wife. She later gives birth to their first son, Ogedei.

Temujin is named Genghis Khan

Jan 7, 1206

After conquering all of the lesser Mongol tribes, he was named Genghis Khan, or the Universal Ruler.

Genghis Khan begins conquering all of Asia

Jan 8, 1209

Starting with the Chinese kingdom Xi Xia, Genghis Khan storms across Central Asia, conquering everything in his path on his way to revenge on Shah Muhammad, who rejected Genghis Khan's peace offer in a most violent way.

Genghis Khan begins his last campaign as ruler

Jan 9, 1226

To punish the conquered region of Xi Xia for being disobedoent, he leads his army to force Xi Xia to surrender, and eventually destroys the entire area, leaving no trace.

Genghis Khan dies

Aug 18, 1227

Already old and weak at over 60 years old, he dies during the final moments of his campaign against Xi Xia.

Mongol empire reaches its height

Jan 10, 1259

Under the rule of Kublai Khan, the Mongol Empire eventually reaches it's largest size, a peaceful area due to strong law enforcement.

The Mongol Empire falls

Jan 11, 1368

Already slowly fading and becoming less prominent in most conquered regions, the Yuan Dynasty in China suddenly is taken over by the Ming, dramatically reducing Mongol Influence. Remaining Mongols retreat to Mongolia, whre they live in peace.