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4 days ago · After Möngke Khan died (1259), rival kurultai councils simultaneously elected different successors, the brothers Ariq Böke and Kublai Khan, who fought each other in the Toluid Civil War (1260–1264) and also dealt with challenges from the descendants of other sons of Genghis.
May 9, 2024 · Kublai Khan, Mongolian general and statesman, who was the grandson and greatest successor of Genghis Khan. As the fifth emperor of the Yuan, or Mongol, dynasty, he completed the conquest of China (1279) started by Genghis Khan in 1211 and thus became the first Yuan ruler of the whole of China.
- Charles R. Bawden
- Kublai Khan was a Mongolian general and statesman who was the grandson and greatest successor of Genghis Khan. He was the fifth emperor (reigned 12...
- Kublai Khan’s father was Tolui, who was the youngest of Genghis Khan’s four sons by his favourite wife. Kublai Khan’s mother’s name was Sorghaghtan...
- Kublai Khan was the fifth emperor (reigned 1260–94) of the Yuan (Mongol) dynasty (1206–1368). He conquered China in 1279, becoming the first Yuan r...
- Kublai Khan is remembered as one of China’s greatest emperors. He also helped form the political traditions of his Mongol people. The “dual princip...
May 8, 2024 · The Mongol empire was founded by Genghis Khan in 1206. It extended from the Pacific Ocean to the Danube River and the Persian Gulf. At its greatest extent, it covered some 9 million square miles of territory, making it the largest contiguous land empire in history. Learn more about the Mongol empire in this article.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
3 days ago · In 1254 Möngke Khan organized a formal religious debate (in which William of Rubruck took part) between Christians, Muslims and Buddhists in Karakorum, a cosmopolitan city of many religions.
3 days ago · With the assistance of Batu, Möngke succeeded as Great Khan in 1251. Utilizing the discovery of a plot designed to remove him, Möngke as the new Great Khan began a purge of his opponents. Estimates of the deaths of aristocrats, officials, and Mongol commanders range from 77 to 300.
May 26, 2024 · The siege was personally led by Möngke Khan, the grandson of Genghis and Great Khan of the Mongol Empire. Historical records suggest his invading force may have numbered over 100,000 cavalry, a staggering figure for the time. Against this host stood no more than 10,000 Song defenders within Diaoyu.
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4 days ago · Discover 33 fascinating facts about Kublai Khan, the legendary Mongol emperor, and his enduring impact on history and culture. Uncover the legacy of this influential figure.
