The Mongols

By Hagen5
  • Period: Jan 1, 1160 to Jan 1, 1370

    The Mongols Timespan

  • Sep 10, 1162

    Temüjin is born.

    Temüjin is born.
    Temüjin, the future Genghis Khan, is born.
  • Aug 26, 1206

    Temüjin is recognized as the sole authority in Mongolia and is given the title of Chinggis Khan or Genghis Khan.

    Temüjin is recognized as the sole authority in Mongolia and is given the title of Chinggis Khan or Genghis Khan.
  • Feb 2, 1210

    Xi Xia is Conquered

    Xi Xia is Conquered
    Genghis Khan conquers the kingdom of Xi Xia.
  • Jun 20, 1219

    Invasion of Khwarzim/Khwarezmian Empire.

    Invasion of Khwarzim/Khwarezmian Empire.
    Mongols invade the Khwarzim/Khwarezmian Empire.
  • Nov 11, 1221

    Destruction of Khwarzin Dynasty

    Destruction of Khwarzin Dynasty
    The Mongols destroy the Khwarzin Dynasty and control their territories. This marks the beginning of the Pax Mongolica, in which China and Europe are connected under Mongol rule allowing for safe passage and trade.
  • Sep 11, 1224

    Empire is Split

    Empire is Split
    Genghis Khan splits his empire into khanates to be ruled by his four sons.
  • Aug 30, 1227

    Genghis Khan Dies

    Genghis Khan Dies
    Genghis Khan dies and is succeeded by his son Ogedei.
  • Dec 7, 1230

    War against Jin Dynasty

    War against Jin Dynasty
    War against the Jin Dynasty begins.
  • Aug 9, 1235

    Capital Moves

    Capital Moves
    Ogedei moves the Mongol capital to Karakorum.
  • May 17, 1248

    Guyuk Dies

    Guyuk Dies
    Guyuk dies and division begins in the empire between Genghis Khan’s descendants.
  • Sep 20, 1258

    Baghdad is Captured

    Baghdad is Captured
    Baghdad is captured, representing the fall of the Abbasid Caliphate and the beginning conquest of the Middle East.
  • Jun 14, 1267

    Kublai Khan defeats the Song Dynasty

    Kublai Khan defeats the Song Dynasty
    Kublai Khan defeats the Song Dynasty in southern China, moves the Mongol capital to Dadu (Beijing) and founds the Yuan Dynasty.
  • Jan 23, 1294

    Kublai Khan Dies

    Kublai Khan Dies
    Kublai Khan dies and the empire begins to break apart.
  • Nov 11, 1345

    Black Plauge Outbreak

    Black Plauge Outbreak
    There is an outbreak of the Black Plague among the Mongol force besieging Kaffa.
  • May 8, 1368

    End of Mongol Empire

    End of Mongol Empire
    The Ming Dynasty reclaims China and the Mongol Empire ends.