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Period: Jan 1, 1200 to Dec 31, 1400
Politics in the Mongolian Empire
Throughout the lifespan of the Mongolian emperor it went through various different leaders, each with their own idea of the direction they would take the empire. However each leader also stayed constant in their decision to keep expanding and building upon their empire. -
Nov 1, 1206
Chinggis Khan elected khagan
This event signifies change in the way mongols lived as Chinggis Khan’s rule brought organization, discipline, and unity to their lifestyle. -
Dec 1, 1207
Expansion Campaigns begin
Chinggis Khan begins conquering lands such as the Tangut Kingdom in N.W. China. This event shows change because it was the first of the campaigns launched in hopes of expansion. -
Nov 1, 1219
Chinggis Khan conquers Khwarazm Empire
The conquest of the Khwarazm Empire shows continuity as the Mongols had been conquesting lands and will continue their expansion campaign. -
Feb 1, 1226
Focus turns to conquering China
This event is marked as continuity because Chinggis Khan was returning to China, which he had attempted to conquer a decade earlier. -
Aug 1, 1227
Chinggis Khan dies
This event exemplifies change because Chinggis Khan’s rule has come to an end and there will be a new Khagan -
Apr 1, 1236
Mongol Invasion of Russia
This event marks continuity because under the order of Batu, the Mongols continued their agenda for world conquest. -
May 1, 1241
Death of Ogedei
This event causes change as Batu withdraws the Golden Horde from Europe and returns to Sarai in modern day south Russia. -
Jun 1, 1248
Baghdad is captured
This event marks continuity as the Mongols continue to expand and opens up the way for further conquest in the Middle East. -
Aug 1, 1260
Kubilai Khan named Khagan
This event marks change as the Khanate is now under a new rule. Kubilai Khan would proceed to play a key role in chinese history during his rule. -
Sep 1, 1380
Battle of Kulikova
Golden Horde is defeated. This event shows change as the Mongols lose their hold over Russia.
