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5 days ago · Despite its ultimate collapse, the Mongol Empire left an indelible mark on the world. Its influence can be seen in the political, economic, and cultural landscapes of Eurasia, from the shaping of modern-day borders to the spread of technologies such as gunpowder and the printing press.
1 day ago · At their height, the Mongols controlled the largest connected land empire in history, connecting everything from today’s China to Turkey. With this political control came a rise in scholarly interest, and the Mongol rulers of modern-day Iran constructed the Maragha astronomical observatory, which was then the largest in the world.
1 day ago · The Mongol campaign against the Kypchaks and Cumans had already started under Jochi and Subutai in 1216–1218 when the Merkits took shelter among them. By 1239 a large portion of Cumans were driven out of the Crimean peninsula, and it became one of the appanages of the Mongol Empire.
16 hours ago · The Mongol Empire of the 13th and 14th centuries was the largest contiguous empire in history.
2 days ago · What is equally fascinating, however, is their culture. From a nomadic disposition, the Mongols offered an intriguing juxtaposition to the cultures of many with whom they came into contact. These are the things that gave the Mongols a unique culture. 1. Religion.
May 21, 2024 · Genghis Khan, the fearsome Mongol conqueror and visionary leader, forged the largest contiguous empire in history through his military prowess and innovative strategies.
4 days ago · The leading Mongol source is, as usual, the so-called Secret History of the Mongols, the main part of which deals with the career of Chinggis Khan and which originates from c.1228. The approach of Jackson's book is mainly empirical.
