Ghengis Khan

Temujin is born

Jan 1, 1162

Genghis Kahn was born from his father Yesügei and his Mother Hoelun in Deluun Boldog (modern day Mongolia). His birth name was Temujin.

Genghis Khan

Period: Jan 1, 1162 to Aug 18, 1227

Temujin and his mother abandon his father's tribe

May 4, 1171

Genghis Kahns father was poisened in 1171. Temujin went to take over power of the tribe but the tribe declined him because he was too young

Temujin kills his half brother

Oct 22, 1172

When Temujin caught his half brother Behter stealing the animals he hunted he decided to kill him. This was the start of his reputation of a great warrior.

Temujin escapes from the Tayichi'ud

Sep 25, 1177

Temujin was captured by the Tayichi'ud, and later escaped with help of the guard. His reputations grows

Temujin marries a woman from the Onggirat tribe

Oct 22, 1187

Temujin marries Borte to make an alliance with the Onggirat tribe, she is later captured by an opposing tribe.

Temujin is named Geghis Khan of the Mongolian Empire

Oct 22, 1206

When is is named Geghis Khan he builds one of the strongest armies in the world.

Genghis Kahn begins his first foreign war.

Oct 22, 1209

Genghis Kahn leads his army against the kingdom of Xi Xia in China

Genghis defeats Zhongdu

Oct 22, 1215

Genghis leads his army to North China in and takes over and starves the city so they would work for him

Genghis begins his final campaign

Oct 22, 1226

Genghis begins his final campaign against Xi Xia and conquers it and completely destroys the town and villages

Genghis Khan dies

Aug 18, 1227

Geghis Khan dies at the age of 65 due to injuries from recent battles. He was in Failing health when he died.