Mongol Empire
The largest contiguous land empire in history, founded by Genghis Khan, connecting East and West through conquest and trade.
1206 CE founded
162 years of history
87 recorded events
Karakorum capital city
Key Facts
Largest land empire
Pax Mongolica trade routes
Devastation and rebuilding
Key Events
1206 CE
Mongol Empire Founded
Temüjin unites the Mongol tribes and is proclaimed Genghis Khan — Great Khan of all Mongols.
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