genghis khan, often remembered as a ruthless conqueror, had a surprisingly progressive side when it came to women's rights.  raised by a strong single mother after his fathers death, he grew to respect women's resilience and capabilities. as leader of the mongol empire, he outlawed the kidnapping of women for marriage, granted them rights to own property, divorce, and hold positions of power. his reforms elevated womens status, giving them freedoms uncommon in many societies of the time. while his reign was marked by violence, his policies on gender equality remain a lesser-known but impactful part of his legacy.
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