Genghis Khan

Date Of Birth

May 31, 1162

Genghis Khan was born May 31st, 1162 near the border between modern Mongolia and Siberia. His original birth name was Temujin but was later changed. (Bonkston)

Temujin abondoned by fathers tribe

Jan 1, 1171

When Genghis was only 9 him and his mother were abandoned by his fathers tribe. after his father was poisioned and died his family was abandoned. Genghis, his mother and his six brothers, sisters and half brothers were now on their own living in poverty. (www.History.com)

Temujin kills his half brother

Jan 1, 1172

After Temujins father passed away and abandoned by their tribe Temujin was thereatened by his brother to become head of the family. Also his half brother would take his food whenever they went hunting and it agrivated him so he killed him while they were hunting. (www.bio.com)

Escapes from Tayichi'ud

Jan 1, 1177

Temujin was captured in a raid and was held prison by his fathers old tribe the Tayichi'ud. But with the help from a guard he was able to get away and escape from the tribe. (Hubert Kreigal)

Windmill used as source of power

Jan 1, 1180

Starting in 1180, the Netherlands started to use windmills as a source of power. They would use it to drain the lakes and oceans around them because it would often flood. This would increase their life style. (http://www.infoplease.com/dayinhistory)

5 year war ends in Japan

Jan 1, 1185

After a long five years of fighting, Japan came out on top winning the war. They lost mnay great samuri warriors during this war, but this win was very crucuial to them.
(Encyclopedia of World Biography)

Tea in China introduced

Jan 1, 1191

A monk who had studied in China created the idea of drinking tea for good health. Japanese farmers began growing green tea around the same time. This came to be a good resource for trade (http://www.infoplease.com/dayinhistory)

Slavery rising in Japan

Jan 1, 1200

In Japan, slavery had arisen with the taking of capitives in civil wars. After Japan had won a war or battle they would take the citizens from that area and use them as slaves to do their work.
(http://www.infoplease.com/dayinhistory)

King John loses Chataue to French

Jan 1, 1204

King John of England was fighting against the French, and eventually lost to them at the Chateua Gaillard to the French. This was a major win for the French gaining power and a better reputation. (http://www.infoplease.com/dayinhistory)

Genghis Khan of the Mongol Empire

Jan 1, 1206

Originally known as Temujin now is named Genghis Khan, the ruler of the Mongol people. Genghis Khan stands for universal ruler. He builds an army that later becomes one of the strongest in the world. He ruled with this tittle for 21 years until he died.
(In The beginning)

First foreign war

Jan 1, 1209

In his first war outside of Mongolia, Genghis lead his army against the kingdom of Xi Xia in China. Genghis's army, far more prepared then Xi Xia, won easily and Xi Xia becomes a part of Mongolia. (www.history.com)

Genghis Seizes Beijing and defeats the Chin

Jan 1, 1215

Genghis Khan and his powerful mongol army marched into Zhongdu a powerful city in china at that time, now known as beijing, His army overpowered the chinese. His army took the walls surrounding the city by using catapults. Shorty after they surrendere and offered the mongols gold, silver, other treasures . (Genghis Khan Biography)

Conquering Central Asia

Jan 1, 1218

Genghis then turned his attention to the west, moving deeper and deeper into central Asia. He lead a successful raid against the shah of Khwarezm, which is now modern day Iran, supposedly with an army of up to as many as 200,000 men. (In The Beginning)

Manufacture of cloth in Spain

Jan 1, 1225

In Spain the beginning of the manufacturing of cloth was beginning. It would eventually become very helpful for them using it as a resource for trading. (http://www.infoplease.com/dayinhistory)

Final Campaign

Jan 1, 1226

Genghis lead his army to the city of Xi Xia. His army of highly trained troops took control of a canal and threatened to flood the city of Ningxia with all of the water from the canal, forcing the troops to surrender. Allowing Genghis to take control of the land. (Great Lives of History)

Death

Aug 25, 1227

There is no confirmed way that Genghis died but it is believed that he died on a raid, possibly from previous injury from falling off a horse the year before and that severely injured him. genghis Khan went down as one of the best known conquerers in the history of the world. (www.Bio.com)