The Fall Of The Mongol Empire
The Rise of the Mongol Empire https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UP-csR_XuoE&t=1s Subscribe! http://bitly.com/1iLOHml Despite the Mongol Empire's fierce rise to power, it no longer exists...
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At its height in 1279, the Mongol empire spanned from the Pacific Ocean to Central Europe making it the largest contiguous land empire in history. Under its ruthless leader, Genghis Khan, the Mongol army slaughtered huge populations and decimated entire cities, conquering more land in 25 years than the Romans did in 400. So how did the Mongol Empire eventually dissolve? Well, before Genghis Khan died in 1227, he divided the empire among his sons who each went on to conquer their own portion of the world. These four khanates were ruled by a single leader of the Empire, Genghis’ son, Ogedei Khan. When Ogedei died in 1241, it led to a decade long power struggle among Mongol elites. Ultimately, one of Ghengis’ grandsons, Möngke Khan took power in 1251. He quic...
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At its height in 1279, the Mongol empire spanned from the Pacific Ocean to Central Europe making it the largest contiguous land empire in history. Under its ruthless leader, Genghis Khan, the Mongol army slaughtered huge populations and decimated entire cities, conquering more land in 25 years than the Romans did in 400. So how did the Mongol Empire eventually dissolve? Well, before Genghis Khan died in 1227, he divided the empire among his sons who each went on to conquer their own portion of the world. These four khanates were ruled by a single leader of the Empire, Genghis’ son, Ogedei Khan. When Ogedei died in 1241, it led to a decade long power struggle among Mongol elites. Ultimately, one of Ghengis’ grandsons, Möngke Khan took power in 1251. He quic...
