Genghis Khan[a] (born Temüjin; c. 1162 – August 1227), also known as Chinggis Khan, [b] was the founder and first khan of the Mongol Empire. After spending most of his life uniting the Mongol tribes, he launched a series of military campaigns, conquering large parts of …

6 days ago · Genghis Khan was a warrior and ruler of genius who, starting from obscure and insignificant beginnings, brought all the nomadic tribes of Mongolia under the rule of himself and his family in a rigidly disciplined military state.

Sep 16, 2019 · Genghis Khan (aka Chinggis Khan) was the founder of the Mongol Empire which he ruled from 1206 until his death in 1227. Born Temujin, he acquired the title of Genghis Khan, likely meaning 'universal ruler’, after unifying the Mongol tribes.

Apr 3, 2014 · Genghis Khan was born "Temujin" in Mongolia around 1162. He married at age 16, but had many wives during his lifetime. At 20, he began building a large army with the intent to destroy...

Nov 9, 2009 · Temujin, later Genghis Khan, was born around 1162 near the border between modern Mongolia and Siberia. Legend holds that he came into the world clutching a blood clot in...

The Rise of Genghis Khan involves the events from his birth as Temüjin in 1162 until 1206, when he was bestowed the title of "Genghis Khan" (sometimes "Chingis Khan"), which means something along the lines of "Universal Ruler" or "Oceanic Ruler" by the Quriltai, which was an assembly of Mongol chieftains.

Jun 5, 2020 · Genghis Khan (also transliterated from Mongolian as Chinggis Khan) was born in north central Mongolia around 1162 as Temujin Borjigin . His father was a minor Mongolian chief by the name of Yesukhei, and his mother, Hoelun, …

Feb 1, 2025 · Temujin also known as Chinggis Khan was born into a tribe of the Mongols in the early 12th century.

Feb 2, 2025 · Temujin successfully built a confederation that transcended traditional tribal divisions; he accomplished this through a combination of meritocratic leadership, military reorganization, detribalization, and personal loyalty strategies.

Feb 3, 2025 · Before his rise as the Khan, Temujin had gone through hardships in his childhood. Learning about his life as a young boy is important to understand how his childhood experiences may have long-term impacted him.