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Nov 14, 1162
Temujin 1162
Temujin was born into the Borjigin tribe.
Born between Mongolia and Siberia in Deluun Boldog.
Birthday is celebrated on November 14th.
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Jan 1, 1171
Yesugei and Houlon 1171
In 1171, Yesugei, Temujin’s father, was on his way home when he came across a Tartar tribe. They had invited Yesugei to eat which is when they had poisoned the food and killed him.
The tribe did not believe that a young boy should rule. Temujin, his three brothers, and mother were casted out and lived in poverty.
The death of his mother followed years later in 1208. Temujin, age nine, took over and became chieftain of their tribe.
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Jan 1, 1172
Behter’s Death 1172
Behter, Temujin’s half brother, was killed by Temujin himself on a hunting expedition due to an argument.
Temujin had began his journey as a great warrior.
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Jan 1, 1178
Borte 1178
The Oniggirat Tribe is a tribe that Temujin wanted to build an alliance with. Through his marriage with Borte, a member of the the tribe, he worked on forming an alliance. Borte ends up getting kidnapped by an enemy tribe. Temujin saved Borte with help and nine months later Borte gives birth to Temujin’s first son.
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Jan 1, 1197
Rise to power 1197
Yesugei’s blood brother, Wang Khan, had allowed 20,000 of his warriors to help Temujin rescue Borte.
Wang Khan had disrespected Temujin by refusing to allow his daughter to marry Temujin oldest son.
Wang and Temujin go to war.
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Jan 1, 1201
Jamukha 1201
Jamukha as Temujins closest friend.
Jamukha and Temujin drift apart
Jamukha was unhappy that Temujin had risen to power that he took it upon himself to attack Temujin at Dalan Balzhut.
Jamukha defeated Temujin.
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Jan 1, 1206
Becoming Genghis Khan 1206
Temujin is now named ‘Genghis Khan” by the Turko-Mongol people. And is now known as “Genghis Khan of the Mongolian Empire. -
Jan 1, 1209
First War 1209
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Jan 1, 1211
Jin dynasty 1211
Jin Dynasty located in Northern China
Genghis Khan and his army attacked the Jin Dynasty.
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Jan 1, 1214
Surrender of the Jin Dynasty 1214
The Jin emperor had made a promise to Temujin.
The emperor is skeptical and Genghis Khan returns to Zhongdu and starves the city which causes them to surrender
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Jan 1, 1219
Attack on the Khwarezmia Empire 1219
A trade treaty was agreed upon
As the first trade began, Genghis Khan’s merchants and ambassadors were killed.
The Mongols attacked the city
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May 15, 1219
Taoist Sage 1219
Genghis Khan met with Qiu Chuji where he seeked for immortality. Qiu Chuji tells Genghis that it is not permanent.
Qiu and Genghis become friends
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May 31, 1223
Invasion on Eastern Europe and Central Asia 1223
Genghis Khan led his army into Central Asia while his General invaded Eastern Europe.
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Aug 1, 1226
Last Campaign 1226
Genghis Khan had started his last campaign where he had sent his army to rid all of Xi Xia.
The Mongols defeated Xi Xia which led the Emperor to surrender.
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May 18, 1227
Death of Genghis Khan 1227
During his campaign in Xi Xia genghis was suffering from previous injuries. He had died on the camp site in Xi Xia.
Genghis Khan was buried without markings as they did in his tribe.
Ogedei, Genghis third son, took power and continued his father's legacy by continuing to build the Mongol Empire.
http://afe.easia.columbia.edu/mongols/pop/genghis/images_death.htm
