History of the Mongol Empire
Genghis Khan:
Genghis Khan, originally called Temujin, was the founder and emperor of the Mongol Empire, which became the largest contiguous empire in history after his demise. He came to power by uniting many of the nomadic tribes of Northeast Asia, the region presently known as Mongolia. After founding the Mongol Empire and being proclaimed "Genghis Khan," he started the Mongol invasions that resulted in the conquest of most of Eurasia. These campaigns were often accompanied by wholesale massacres of the civilian populations, particularly in regions of southern China. By the end of his life, the Mongol Empire occupied a substantial portion of Central Asia and China.
Genghis Khan: Genghis Khan is founder and first emperor of the Mongol Empire. Coming to power in the early 13th cenutry, Geghis unified the nomadic tribes of Mongolia and conquered much of Central Asia and China with his harsh rule.
Mongol Empire: The largest contiguous (connected) empire in history, founded by Genghis Khan, lasting from the 13th to 14th centuries.
nomadic tribes: Nomadic Tribes are members of a community of people who live in different locations, moving from one place to another regularly. The nomadic and barbaric people of Mongolia were unified under Genghis Khan, leading to the formation of the Mongol Empire.
