Kublai Khan, born into the family of Genghis Khan, became China’s emperor in 1260 after a power struggle with his brother. He unified China and improved its economy, infrastructure, and arts. He also built Xanadu and developed an irrigation system. He died in 1294, likely from complications of gout. Kublai (or Khubilai) Khan, also known […]
Genghis Khan was the first emperor of the Mongol Empire, known for his military prowess and brutal policies. He united the tribes of Mongolia into a coherent empire with uniform laws and policies. Khan’s conquests did more than accumulate land, he introduced record-keeping, the rule of law, efficient trade routes, and religious tolerance. He died […]
