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1162
Birth of Genghis Khan
Genghis Khan was born near lake Baikal, Mongolia. he clutched a blood clot in his hand as he was born, meaning that he was destined to become a Mongol Warrior. He would then go on to become one of the most influential and powerful Mongol figures. -
1206
Genghis Khan declared "Great Khan"
Genghis Khan was named "Great Khan" by an assembly of Mongol leaders after he successfully united rival Mongol clans, creating and emphasising peace is Mongolia. -
Period: 1219 to 1221
Genghis Khan invades Khwarezmia
Invading Khwarezmia was Genghis Khan's first conquest, and he succeeded without a doubt. However, as they were invading Iran, Genghis and the Mongols had an encounter with some Muslims, and they had a seperate fight altogether. If Genghis had not invaded Iran, he would not have lost many a soldier. -
1227
Death of genghis khan
Genghis Khan died whilst falling off his horse at the age of 65 years old. It signified the end of his reign, and the start of Kublai's.