The Mongol Empire (1206–1368) was the largest contiguous land empire in world history (with its only rival in total extent being the British Empire). Founded by Genghis Khan in 1206, it encompassed the majority of the territories from southeast Asia to eastern Europe. Historically the time ...
the main trade route between Asia and Europe, and one of the largest (if not the absolute largest) sources of income for the Mongol empire. Realizing that even his massive army could not fully conquer and keep the 6,437-kilometer (4,000 mi) route, he adopted...
9: Nine white banners, which are used as a symbol of the eternal prosperity of the Mongolian state and the people since the foundation of the Mongol Empire, are kept and protected in the Government Palace of Mongolia and only taken out during Naadam Festival and carried as a marker of the...
1. Mongolian Empire was the biggest empire on Earth The Mongol Empire at its height occupied territory of 14.7 million square kilometers (about 5.7 million sq. mi.). It extended eastwards from the Sea of Japan to westward Kiev. It spread from Russia in the North as far south as the othe...
Monetary unit:Tugrik National name:Mongol Uls Current government officials Languages:Mongolian, 90%; also Turkic and Russian (1999) Ethnicity/race:Khalkh 81.9%, Kazak 3.8%, Dorvod 2.7%, Bayad 2.1%, Buryat-Bouriates 1.7%, Zakhchin 1.2%, Dariganga 1%, Uriankhai 1%, other 4.6% (2010 est....
Under Genghis Khan, the Mongol army became a technologically advanced force and and created the second-largest kingdom in history.
The Mongols conquered a larger area of land than any other people in history, building an empire that stretched from eastern Asia all the way to Europe. Learn about the Mongol Empire and its great achievements in this lesson. The World is Yours ...
Facts About the Russian Empire for Kids BACKGROUND INFORMATION Kievan Rus, an ancient form of Rus, served as the foundation for the Russian Empire (879-1240). There was a royal governing elite in the Russian Empire. Those at the top, the clergy and nobles who owned land or held military...
During the 14th century, The Great Mongol Empire had their very own National Anthem named “Ancient Splendid”. In many historical notes, “Ancient Splendid” was the most respected and ceremonial song of major celebrations. This National Anthem has always been involved Horse-headed ...
The expansion of the Mongol empire wasn’t just about landmass. Genghis Khan Statue Complex in Mongolia. Photo Credit: François Philipp / Flickr (CC) Although gaining land, and therefore greater riches, was a major motivator for the Mongols’ expansion, Genghis Khan was after riches of a di...