Genghis Khan
Overview
Genghis Khan (ˈ or ˈ, tʃiŋɡɪs xaːŋ; 1162?August 1227), born Temujin and occasionally known by his temple name
Taizu (太祖), was the founder and Great Khan
(emperor) of the Mongol Empire
, which became the largest contiguous empire in history after his death.
He came to power by uniting many of the nomadic tribes of northeast Asia. After founding the Mongol Empire
and being proclaimed "Genghis Khan", he started the Mongol invasions
that resulted in the conquest of most of Eurasia.
Temple name
Temple names are commonly used when naming most Chinese, Korean , and Vietnamese royalty. They should not be confused with era names. Compared to posthumous names, the use of temple names is more exclusive...
Taizu (太祖), was the founder and Great Khan
Khagan
Khagan or qagan , alternatively spelled kagan, khaghan, qaghan, or chagan, is a title of imperial rank in the Mongolian and Turkic languages equal to the status of emperor and someone who rules a khaganate...
(emperor) of the Mongol Empire
Mongol Empire
The Mongol Empire , initially named as Greater Mongol State was a great empire during the 13th and 14th centuries...
, which became the largest contiguous empire in history after his death.
He came to power by uniting many of the nomadic tribes of northeast Asia. After founding the Mongol Empire
Mongol Empire
The Mongol Empire , initially named as Greater Mongol State was a great empire during the 13th and 14th centuries...
and being proclaimed "Genghis Khan", he started the Mongol invasions
Mongol invasions
Mongol invasions progressed throughout the 13th century, resulting in the vast Mongol Empire which covered much of Asia and Eastern Europe by 1300....
that resulted in the conquest of most of Eurasia.
Quotations
Be of one mind and one faith, that you may conquer your enemies and lead long and happy lives.
As quoted in The Mongol Empire : Its Rise and Legacy (1940) by Michael Prawdin, p. 224
Conquering the world on horseback is easy; it is dismounting and governing that is hard.
As quoted in The Gigantic Book of Horse Wisdom (2007) by Thomas Meagher and Buck Brannaman, p. 408
In the space of seven years I have succeeded in accomplishing a great work and uniting the whole world in one Empire.
As quoted in The Tyrants : 2500 Years of Absolute Power and Corruption (2006) by Clive Foss, p. 55 ISBN 1905204965