The Greatest Mongolian Emperors & Kings

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Genghis Khan

(Great Khan of the Mongol Empire (1206 - 1227))

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Birthdate: 1158 AD

Birthplace: Khentii Mountains, Mongolia

Died: August 18, 1227

The founder and first Great Khan and Emperor of the Mongol Empire, Genghis Khan is often considered to be the greatest conqueror of all time. A brutal ruler, he enjoyed exceptional military successes and occupied a substantial portion of Central Asia and China. Besides his military accomplishments, he is also credited with revitalizing the Mongol Empire's writing system.

Kublai Khan

(Founder of the Yuan dynasty in Mongolia and China,)

Birthdate: September 23, 1215

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Mongolia

Died: February 18, 1294

Also known as the Emperor Shizu of Yuan, Kublai Khan served as the fifth khagan of the famous Mongol Empire. After the division of the empire, Kublai Khan founded the Yuan dynasty in China and ruled as the first Yuan emperor from 1271 until his death in 1294. Hence, he played an important role in re-creating a militarily powerful China.

Ogedei Khan

(2nd Khagan-Emperor of the Mongol Empire)

Birthdate: November 30, 1186

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: Khamag Mongol

Died: December 11, 1241

Ogedei Khan became the second Khagan of the Mongol Empire after succeeding his father Genghis Khan. Under his reign, the empire continued its expansion and reached its farthest extent south and west. Considered to be Genghis Khan's favorite son, Ogedei Khan is credited for continuing on the path set by his legendary father.

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Möngke Khan

(4th Khagan-Emperor of the Mongol Empire from 1251 to 1259)

Birthdate: January 11, 1209

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: Gobi Desert

Died: August 11, 1259

Möngke Khan reigned as the fourth khagan (emperor) of the Mongol Empire. He made several important reforms to improve the Mongol Empire's administration. Under his reign, the empire conquered Syria and Iraq and had conflicts with the Delhi Sultanate of India.

Hulagu Khan

(Mongol Ruler from 1256 to 1265)

Birthdate: 1217 AD

Birthplace: Mongolia

Died: February 8, 1265

When Mangu Khan ordered Hulagu Khan, grandson of Genghis Khan, to expand the Mongol empire, Hulagu didn’t disappoint him. After capturing north central Iran, he killed Al-Musta'sim, destroyed Baghdad, and conquered Syria, but was subdued by the Egyptians. Surprisingly, it is believed he had converted to Buddhism before death.

Güyük Khan

(3rd Khagan-Emperor of the Mongol Empire From 1246 to 1248)

Birthdate: March 19, 1206

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: Khamag Mongol

Died: April 20, 1248

Güyük Khan was as aggressive in his expansion strategies as his grandfather Genghis Khan, but his premature death prevented any further Mongol invasion of Western Europe. A believer of Nestorianism, a Christian sect, he trusted his Christian advisors and was also known for his conflict with his cousin Batu.

Batu Khan

(Ruler)