The Mongols in China

  • 1200

    Chinese Civilizations

    Chinese Civilizations
    Chinese Civilizations had many achievements in government, technology, and arts.
  • 1206

    Mongolian Meeting

    Mongolian Meeting
    A meeting of Mongol Leaders took place in the Gobi. At the meeting a warrior named Temujin was elected Genghis Khan which means "strong ruler"
  • 1211

    Invasion of China

    Invasion of China
    In 1211 A.D thousands of Mongol Horsemen invaded China. Within 3 years they took control of all Northern China.
  • 1227

    Death of Genghis Khan

    Death of Genghis Khan
    Genghis Khan died. His large amount of territory split into several areas. Each area was ruled by 1 of his sons.
  • 1258

    Muslim City

    Muslim City
    The Mongols captured a Muslim City. Mongols then moved into Syria and Palestine in Egypt.
  • 1260

    Muslim Leaders

    Muslim Leaders
    Muslim leaders stopped the Mongols from advancing.
  • 1260

    New Leader

    New Leader
    The grandson of Genghis Khan, Kublai, becomes new Mongol leader.
  • 1264

    Capital

    Capital
    Kublai established his capital at Khanbaliq in the city of Khan located in Northern China.