From tribal outcast to founder of a vast empire, Genghis Khan united the Mongols and conquered vast swathes of Asia through military brilliance, here are some things to know about him.
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Born in Temujin around 1162 in what is now Mongolia, he faced a harsh childhood., after his father's death from poisoning
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Temujin rose through the ranks, uniting Mongol tribes through diplomacy and military might. By 1206, he was proclaimed Genghis Khan
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Genghis employed innovative tactics like using swift cavalry and a complex communication system to conquer vast territories.
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Genghis Khan's greatest achievement was that he established a legal code, the Yassa, which brought order and stability to the empire.
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Genghis Khan launched a series of campaigns into northern China, conquering significant portions of the Jin Dynasty.
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The Mongol Empire also stretched westward, Genghis Khan's armies conquered the Khwarezmian Empire in Central Asia.
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Genghis Khan died in 1227, but his empire continued to grow under his descendants, the Mongol Empire became the largest contiguous land empire in history.