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The death of Genghis Khan 775 years ago

 The name "Genghis Khan" in Mongolian language means "universal ruler" and was actually Temüdschin ("Smith") as the actual name of Genghis Khan was the ruler of a vast empire. Mongolia was inhabited in medieval times by various tribes and peoples who live as nomads, not sedentary. They moved with their animals from one field to another and slept in tents around felt, known as yurts.

Temüdschin 1155 was born the son of a tribal leader. At that time it was common for children to principles of horsemanship and archery practiced. Even children are married at a young age by their parents. The spouse had to come from another tribe.

Temüdschins was looking for a father to him a woman, as Temüdschin was nine. Temüdschin traveled with his father to his wife and lived with his parents. On the way home his father was poisoned by his enemies and died, had just come home. Temüdschin then had to quickly return to his tribe, but could not prevent the tribal federation broke and he and his family were dispossessed of their herds.

Seeking protection Toghril joined Temüdschin, a father and his fellow tribal leaders. In his order led many battles against hostile tribes Temüdschin. He also had to do it again, like his own family turned against him. With about 15 years ago was Temüdschin, Börte, the girl he had promised as a child per woman, now a reality. However, shortly after they had been stolen in a battle with 40,000 men and had to penetrate the enemy camp to rescue them.

In 20 years of age Temüdschin decided that he would unite the people of the Mongols and teacher. Part of the negotiations, some of robbery, gained the supremacy over many individual tribes. In the spring of 1206 reached its goal of Genghis Khan. In a meeting, was named Genghis Khan, the ruler of all Mongol tribes.  His empire consisted of about 2 million people who came from 30 different tribes. His army was 100,000 strong men.

Genghis Khan, invaded China in 1211 and began to conquer Asia. Beijing, China capital, besieged twice, she finally conquered and plundered and looted much of the city. 1219, Mongol troops invaded by Persia. Later he went to Russia and Poland. Here  even the army defeated the German and Polish duke Henry II

Temüdschins army was very successful. This was several factors: the army was dominated by strict rules that were already small violations death penalty. Therefore, the discipline of its soldiers was exceptionally high. Another reason was the strategic planning of each campaign, Genghis Khan was known for his tricks.

Finally, the Mongols had made ​​an invention that came to them in a good position in the struggle: the stirrup. This allowed them to guide their horses with their legs and hands were free to use weapons. At the age of 64 years pulled out of Genghis Khan in his last campaign. On the way to fight an accident: Temüdschin fell from his horse and seriously injured. While his army fought a successful battle, who died in 1227 of his wounds.

At his death his kingdom was one of the largest ever existed under the rule of one man. Stretched from Korea to Poland, from China to Persia and consists of some modern-day Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, China, Mongolia, Korea and Russia.

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