Timeline

up bringing

May 31, 1162

Khan was born probably in 1167, though Mongol tradition has it that he was born in 1162. Because much of his early life is not described, except in myth, reliable knowledge of Chinggis's early life is very limited.

Rise to power

Jul 12, 1184

Temüjin is elected Khan of the Mongols by a council of Mongol tribes, adopting the title Genghis Khan, which means "universal ruler." Genghis Khan continues to expand his influence by consolidating power over the Mongol tribes and battling rival leaders, including Jamukha, who later becomes an enemy Genghis Khan defeats Jamukha in a key battle. Despite their friendship, the two eventually become bitter enemies.

Conquests and expansion

Nov 25, 1219

: Genghis Khan begins his campaign against the Jin Dynasty in northern China. His forces capture the Jin capital, Zhongdu modern-day Beijing : Genghis Khan begins his campaign against the Jin Dynasty in northern China. His forces capture the Jin capital, Zhongdu modern-day Beijing

Invasions and continued expasion

Sep 12, 1225

genghis Khan sends a military campaign into the Caucasus region and Eastern Europe, attacking the Kievan Rus and reaching parts of modern-day Ukraine.Genghis Khan begins preparations for an invasion of the Western Xia Dynasty in China but becomes ill during the campaign.

Death and succession

Mar 10, 1227

Genghis Khan dies, possibly due to injuries sustained in battle or from an illness, during the ongoing campaign against the Western Xia Dynasty. His exact cause of death remains a subject of historical debate. He is buried in a secret location in Mongolia, and his death is followed by a period of mourning.