Genghis Khan

  • 1152

    Genghis Khan's birth

    Genghis Khan's birth
    In 1152, Genghis Khan, or Temujin (iron and forger in Mongol) was born.
  • 1161

    The betrothed of Temujin and Borte

    The betrothed of Temujin and Borte
    When Temujin reached 9 years old, he and his father visit another tribe and betrothed to a beautiful girl that will be Temujin's beloved wife Borte. On his way back, Temujin's father was poisoned by the Tartar. Temujin's family lived in poverty from here.
  • 1177

    Enslavement

    In 1177, Genghis Khan was captured by another opposite tribe and was turning into a slave
  • 1178

    Temujin's marriage

    Temujin's marriage
    In 1168, when Temujin was 16, he officially married Borte. Unlucky for Temujin, the Merkits kidnapped Borte as revenge because his father stole his mother from them. With an alliance from his powerful allies, Genghis Khan was able to save Borte
  • 1178

    Career

    Career
    In 1178, Temujin started to unified Mongol by allied himself with powerful leaders, after oversaw the harsh political climate and obtained a vast knowledge of politic from his observation. Coupled with his knowledge of conquering kingdoms and adaptive knowledge "taught" from his mother, Genghis Khan started to set his campaign
  • 1186

    Khan of Mongol

    Khan of Mongol
    In 1186, Temujin was granted the title Khan of Mongol tribe.
  • 1206

    Unified the kingdom

    Unified the kingdom
    In 1206, Temujin successfully unified Mongol and was named "Genghis Khan" (the ruler of all). Genghis Khan set his campaign for more territories.
  • 1209

    China at disposal

    China at disposal
    In 1209, Genghis Khan wisely took over China.
  • 1221

    The last operation

    The last operation
    In 1221, Genghis Khan conquered another kingdom in the Middle East and ruled until his death in 1227
  • 1227

    Death

    Death
    In 1227, Genghis Khan died, possibly due to his injury he suffered in an accident when he was riding his horse.