Mongol Empire

CHINGGIS KHAN

• Known as the "universal ruler" Chinggis unified Mongolian tribes.
• He established the capital city of Karakorum.
• He chose high officials based on loyalty.
• Led the conquest of Northern China, however Song Dynasty held South
• Tried to open trade and relations with the Saljuq Turkish people.

Mongol Empire after Chinggis

• After Chinggis died in 1227.
• Khubilai Khan= "Great Khan"- promoted Buddhism
• The Great Khan conquested Southern China
• The Great Khan was the grandson of Chinggis Khan
• The heirs divided the Empire into four regions.

Hülegu Khan

• Khubilai Khan's brother
• Captured Bhagdad in 1258

COLLABORATION

• The four Mongol Empires maintained relations
• All four had diplomatic communications
• They even formed partnerships with Korea
• As well as, Vietnam, Europe, and India.