Genghis Khan

Founder and first Great Khan of the Mongol Empire.

Core Principles & Analysis

• Born Temujin, he united the Mongol tribes and was proclaimed Genghis Khan in 1206.
• His armies conquered the Khwarezmian Empire and much of northern China.
• Promoted meritocracy, religious tolerance, and a courier relay network across his empire.

Specifications & Metrics

• ERA: 1162 – 1227