Genghis Khan is perceived as the first distinguished leader of the Mongol Empire. Genghis Khan (born Temujin) was born approximately 1162 on the steppes of Mongolia where he had many significant achievements like expanding and uniting the tribes into the Mongol Empire and also codifying laws that would apply to the entire Empire for years to come. With forceful military training, came many successes which Genghis Khan lead his Empire to victory, expanding into Central Asia. Temujin was born around 1162 and raised by Hoelun (Temujin’s Mother) and Yesugei (Temujin’s Father). Hotel who was kidnapped by Yesegei, married and had a child, Temujin. Temujin’s traditional life consisted of catching his own food like fish and birds and most of the time his older brothers didn’t appreciate him and Yesugei did not show much love to him. In Mongolia, the weather conditions were harsh; really cold winters and sweltering summers. Due to this Mongols are nomads, which means they are regularly travelling and have no set home. Because of the aforementioned, it is said that Temujin would be occasionally forgotten while travelling to a new location. In Mongol tribes, women are well respected and are seen to be quite intelligent. It is stated that Temujin would always listen to his Mother for guidance. When Temujin turned eight, Yesegei established Temujin to marry a girl from Hoelun’s traditional tribe. He arranged Temujin to marry a girl named Bortë, whom Temujin engaged later on. Following this, Temujin encountered his father’s death from being poisoned by another tribe. As Yesegei was longer viable, Hoelun had to prepare Temujin and his siblings on how to become a warrior by teaching; horse riding and shooting. She also periodically gave sage advice and guidance. Temujin took the responsibility and became the leader of his clan. But, as he grew into a teenager, the clan feared his potential and wanted Temujin removed from the clan. Hotel progressed Temujin and his siblings away from the steppe for soundness and safety. Temujin approached a
Genghis Khan is perceived as the first distinguished leader of the Mongol Empire. Genghis Khan (born Temujin) was born approximately 1162 on the steppes of Mongolia where he had many significant achievements like expanding and uniting the tribes into the Mongol Empire and also codifying laws that would apply to the entire Empire for years to come. With forceful military training, came many successes which Genghis Khan lead his Empire to victory, expanding into Central Asia.
Temujin was born around 1162 and raised by Hoelun (Temujin’s Mother) and Yesugei (Temujin’s Father). Hoelun who was kidnapped by Yesegei, married and had a child, Temujin. Temujin’s traditional life consisted of catching his own food like fish and birds and most of the time his older brothers didn’t appreciate him and Yesugei did not show much love to him. In Mongolia, the weather conditions were harsh; really cold winters and sweltering summers. Due to this Mongols are nomads, which means they are regularly travelling and have no set home. Because of the aforementioned, it is said that Temujin would be occasionally forgotten while travelling to a new location. In Mongol tribes, women are well respected and are seen to be quite intelligent. It is stated that Temujin would always listen to his Mother for guidance. When Temujin turned eight, Yesegei established Temujin to marry a girl from Hoelun’s traditional tribe. He arranged Temujin to marry a girl named Bortë, whom Temujin engaged later on. Following this, Temujin encountered his father’s death from being poisoned by another tribe. As Yesegei was longer viable, Hoelun had to prepare Temujin and his siblings on how to become a warrior by teaching; horse riding and shooting. She also periodically gave sage advice and guidance. Temujin took the responsibility and became the leader of his clan. But, as he grew into a teenager, the clan feared his potential and wanted Temujin removed from the clan. Hoelun progressed Temujin and his siblings away from the steppe for soundness and safety. Temujin approached a shaman who was acquaintances to his father, Ong Khan, who said that Temujin would become Khan and he believed he survived his misfortunes because he was destined for greatness; that he and his sons would rule the world. At the age of 18, he was chosen as the Khan of his tribe. Temujin became Temujin Khan. Following this, another tribe member saw other tribes or enemies approaching and alerted Temujin. Temujin came to Ong Khan to ask for 20,000 warriors.
Genghis was a powerful ruler of the Mongols. He ruled over the Mongols, leading them in war, and influencing them to unite; into the Mongol Empire. In the Mongol Empire, Genghis was the first great leader, and there were no previous successors as the tribes were not united and they were very separate. Also, no one was high in rank than Genghis Khan. Other tribes joined Genghis Khan because of alliances for wars as they may have been mistreated in their own tribes; He showed great potential as a Khan. Genghis Khan had many working for him, after conquering many places he employed people from the conquered area to serve him. Genghis Khan had an imperial guard, known as Keshig who was trusted to organising and administer the Mongol empire. After the defeat of the Jin dynasty, Genghis Khan selected a former Jin minister as a key advisor to also serve him.
Before Genghis Khan, the Mongol Empire was separated into tribes and clans. As Genghis Khan started to rule, he created alliances between tribes to combine them into one group; the Mongol Empire. The Mongol Empire conquered Beijing and the Empire expanded into Central Asia.