Genghis Khan (1160 to 1227) founded the Mongol Empire, which covered much of Asia and parts of Europe. ... Genghis Khan's Mongol Empire in 1227 and at its greatest extent in 1279.

She was Genghis Khan’s wife—and made the Mongol Empire possible. As the legendary ruler's favored wife, Börte kept his massive camp in order—and advised him on everything from politics to ...

Discover how a brilliant and brutal strategist forged the largest land empire in history. Stream 'Genghis Khan: The Secret History of the Mongols' online — watch from anywhere ...

Tadanobu Asano, right, is Genghis Khan in 'Mongol.' There are some stories that are just too darn big to fit within the confines of a two-hour feature film. HBO took triple that time earlier this ...

In addition to being talented archers, the Mongols were expert horsemen and would spend most of their lives in the saddle. (Pixabay pic) By 1206, he was proclaimed Genghis Khan, the Universal Ruler.

The rise of Genghis Khan. The empire was founded in 1206, when Temijin, son of a Mongol chieftain, assumed power and changed his name to Chinggis Khan (styled as “Genghis Khan” in the West and ...

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