Genghis Khan
Rising from obscure origins, Genghis (also Chingis) Khan united the tribes of Mongolia under one rule, then began a series of conquests that took his armies to China in the east and to the Adriatic in the west. He built an impressive empire that his grandson Kublai took to even greater heights, but he is most well known as a ruthless destroyer.
Important Dates
Died: Aug. 18, 1227
On the Web
Biographical
Chingis Khan the King
This intriguing examination of Khan's impact on history by Per Inge Oestmoen includes a nice line-drawing of the remarkable leader.Genghis Khan: Timeline
The harsh realities of Timujin's life are smoothly told in concise descriptions with this timeline at National Geographic Online Magazine.
Sites of Interest
The Yasa of Chingis Khan
Extensive article by Per Inge Oestmoen explores the code of honor devised by Genghis Khan.Genghis Khan: Treasures of Inner Mongolia
Exhibit at the Provincial Museum of Alberta offers a brief bio, a general timeline, and a gallery of items included in the museum exhibit.Map of the Mongol Empire in 1227
This map at National Geographic Online Magazine shows the extent of the Mongol Empire in the year of Genghis Khan's death.
In Print
Genghis Khan in Print
Related Resources
The Mongols
Sites that offer explorations into the medieval Mongol society and psyche.
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