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1206
Temujin takes the name of Chinggis Khan; Mongol State founded
Or Genghis Khan, he started the Mongol’s path of conquering, was a fierce warrior but accepting leader in peace. -
1215
First Mongol invasions on north China; Beijing captured
Beijing was a large city of China even at this time, was destroyed in this first invasion, start of the Mongol’s rapid expansion. -
Period: 1219 to 1223
First Mongol invasions of Russia and Islamic world
The Mongols began to expand, they would have great influence on these areas they conquered but also take influence from them. -
1227
Death of Chinggis Khan, Ogedei named successor
Ogedei wasn’t as great of a warrior as his father, but was a great diplomat. -
1234
Mongols take all of north China, end of Jin dynasty
The Mongols continued to grow in power. -
Period: 1235 to 1279
Mongol conquest of south China
This conquest ended the Song Dynasty, the Mongols would continue to rampage with their power and develop more powerful strategies. -
Period: 1236 to 1240
Mongol conquest of Russia
Russians were enslaved, dissolved sympathy from Europe toward Mongols, tribute system didn’t work in the end. -
Period: 1240 to 1241
Mongol invasion of Western Europe
The Mongols taught Europe not to use knights in armor or defensive walls, also spread Bubonic Plague. -
Period: 1274 to 1280
Failed Mongol invasions of Japan
Led to the downfall of the Mongols as the people of the Yuan dynasty began to revolt soon after these failures. -
Period: 1300 to 1400
Spread of the Black Death
This was likely sped up by the Mongols, killed 1/3 of Europe.