Kublai Khan

Kublai khan is born

Sep 23, 1215

Kublai Khan was born on September 23, 1215. Kublai khan was the son of Tolui and Sorghaghtani Beki. Destined for greatness Kublai Khan would accomplish much and run and empire. (thefamouspeople.com)

Kublai Khan

Period: Sep 23, 1215 to Jan 18, 1294

Early interest in religion

1223

As a kid Kublai khan's nurse was a Buddhist Tangut woman. This early introductuion to Buddhism lead him to inviting Haiyun (a Buddhist monk) to his house. This interest in religion would interest him in Christianity when Marco Polo came to China.(thefamouspeople.com)

First lands

1236

When Khan was 21 he received an estate with 10,000 households. he had allowed local officials to rule it but when that method had become corrupt he made reforms to fix state. This new experience in government would help him later in life.(thefamouspeople.com)

Ascending to the throne

1251

The Great Khan Mongke (Kublai's brother) appoint Kublai as the commander of the eastern army to help take over china. However, Mongke was killed during an expedition in 1259. Kublai khan was elected a year later to become The Great Khan of Mongolia.(thefamouspeople.com)

Brotherly love

1259

Ariq Boke the younger brother of Kublai khan went to war with him for the crown. The result of the war was the destruction of the Mongolian capitol city Karakorum. In 1261 Boke surrendered to Kublai and ended the war in 1261 after two years of fighting.(thefamouspeople.com)

Building an empire

1271

After stabilizing northern China Kublai Khan wanted to expand his territory. He conquered Xiangyang at the Battle of Xiangyang. After this he proclaimed his own dynasty the Da Yuan dynasty meaning Great Origin.(thefamouspeople.com)

Marco Polo

1271

Marco Polo and his father embark in the journey to visit the court of Kublai khan. This was the first time anyone had traveled so far. Marco Polo would later serve in Kublai Khan as a tax inspector.(web.cn.edu/kwheeler/timeline)

Failed Invasion

1281

Ater the first failed invasion of Japan in 1274 it is attempted again in 1274. This time a naval disaster ends the campaign, a hurricane hit the ships en route to japan. This failure caused his to loosed supporters and 13,000 soldiers or 1/3 of his armada.(thoughtco.com)

Personal life

1287

Kublai Khan had 12 children in total. He had chose his son Zhenjin to be his successor, but he later died from alcohol poisoning. His favorite wife Nambui died too. (Chronicle of the Chinese Emperors)

Death of Kublai Khan

Feb 18, 1294

After the death of his closest loved one Kublai Khan became depressed. He resorted to drinking and eating to ease the pain. This habit of drinking and eating lead to him getting diseases such as gout and diabetes. Kublai khan died from his maladies on Febuary 18th, 1294 and was buried in an unkown grave. (Looking back: Imperial China)