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1160
Temujin
In the 1160s Temujin was born. This is important because he goes on to unite the Mongol Tribes. -
1206
Genghis Khan
A very important meeting took place between Mongol leaders on this date. During this meeting, Temujin was elected Ghengis Khan (strong ruler). -
1211
Bad Reputation
In 1211 Ghengis Khan had a great army and decided to invade China. After this, they began to take many cities and kingdoms. They had become very popular, but it was for their use of cruelty and terror. -
1227
Temujin's Death
1227 is the year that Ghengis Khan passed away. Afterward, his empire was divided amongst his four sons. This only caused the empire to grow. -
1258
Baghdad's Fall
In 1258 Baghdad fell to the Mongols. After this, the Mongols pushed through Siria and Palestine to Egypt. -
1260
Finally Stopped
After the Mongols had both taken Baghdad and pushed to Egypt, they were stopped by the Muslim rulers of Egypt. -
1264
Kublai Khan
In 1260 Temujin's grandson was elected the new Khan, or leader. In 1264 Kublai Khan moved his capital from the Karakorum to Khanbaliq. -
1271
China's Emperor
In 1271 Kublai Khan decided to be China's next emperor. Within the next 10 years, the Mongols conquered southern China. -
1281
The Yuan Dynasty
1281 is the year that Kublai Khan ended the Song dynasty. He started a new dynasty called Yuan, which means beginning.