Genghis Khan[a] (born Temüjin; c. 1162 – August 1227), also known as Chinggis Khan, [b] was the founder and first khan of the Mongol Empire. After spending most of his life uniting the Mongol tribes, …

Dec 10, 2025 · Genghis Khan, the fearsome Mongol conqueror and visionary leader, forged the largest contiguous empire in history through his military prowess and innovative strategies.

Nov 9, 2009 · Mongol leader Genghis Khan (1162-1227) rose from humble beginnings to establish the largest land empire in history. A...

Sep 16, 2019 · Genghis Khan (aka Chinggis Khan) was the founder of the Mongol Empire which he ruled from 1206 until his death in 1227. Born Temujin, he acquired the title of Genghis Khan, likely …

Aug 16, 2024 · Genghis Khan (c. 1162–1227), born Temujin, was the founder and first Great Khan of the Mongol Empire, which became the largest contiguous empire in history. Emerging from the harsh …

Genghis Khan was the first leader, or Khan, of the Mongol Empire, from 1206 CE–1227 CE. Genghis Khan generally advocated literacy, religious freedom, and trade, although many local customs were …

Jul 8, 2024 · Genghis Khan, born Temüjin, emerged from a tumultuous early life to become the formidable leader who proclaimed himself as the “ Universal Ruler ” in 1206. Through strategic …

Jan 29, 2025 · Genghis Khan's life and achievements represent a paradoxical legacy that continues to evoke both awe and controversy. On the one hand, he was a conqueror of unparalleled ambition, a …

Drawing of Mongols inside Suzdal under Batu Khan (with sword). Ancient sources described Genghis Khan's conquests as wholesale destruction on an unprecedented scale in certain geographical …

Apr 29, 2014 · Genghis had offered the Shah a valuable trade agreement to exchange goods along the Silk Road, but when his first emissaries were murdered, the enraged Khan responded by unleashing …