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Death of Genghis Khan

1227 AD · Medieval

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In August 1227, Genghis Khan died during his campaign against the Western Xia kingdom. Born as Temüjin, he unified the Mongol tribes and established the Mongol Empire, which became the largest contiguous land empire in history. By the time of his death, his conquests stretched from the Pacific Ocean to the Caspian Sea.

Key Figures

Genghis KhanEmperor MozhuÖgedei Khan

Locations

Western XiaYinchuanBurkhan Khaldun

Topics

vikingChinapeopleCentral AsiaconquestMongol Empire

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