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1071
Battle of Manzikert
A battle fought between the Byzantine and the Seljuk Empire. -
1206
Reign of Chinggis Khan
The first real leader of the Mongol's Chinggis Khan united many nomadic tribes into the powerful, ruthless army that they became. -
1211
Mongol Conquest of Northern China
The Mongols conquered Northern China and established the Yuan Dynasty. -
1219
Mongol Conquest of Persia, Russia, and Baghdad
The Mongolian Empire established themselves as the military power of the time. They decided that they should turn on the settled societies and conquered Persia, Russia, and Baghdad. By doing this they extended their Empire and became even more powerful than they were previously -
1264
Reign of Kublai Khan
Grandson of Genghis Khan, Kublai Khan establish the Yuan Dynasty. -
1279
Yuan Dynasty
The Mongolian Dynasty established by Kublai Khan 1279, in replacement of the Chinese reign. -
1453
Ottoman Capture of Constantinople
Sultan Mehmed II, captured Constantinople and named the city as the new capital Istanbul.