Civilizations Mongol Empire
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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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