Chronology of Life
In the year 1162, Temujin was born to Yesugei the Brave (Mother unknown). In 1171, Temujin’s father was poisoned to death by Merkit warriors (neighboring rival tribe). Four years later, in 1175, Temujin was engaged to a young woman named Bortei. In 1177, Temujin and his brother killed their half brother for spying for the Tanguts, a neighboring tribe. A bad thing happened in 1179. Temujin was captured by the Tanguts. He escaped two days before his execution for killing their spy, his half brother. When he got back to his tribe, he married Bortei.
In 1180, the Merkit tribe raided Temujin’s camp. In the raid, he had to abandon Bortei. Two months later, he went on expedition to save Bortei and it was successful. In the three years following (1181-1183), Temujin committed many brave feats, organized strong armies, and fought many victorious battles and was named Genghis (pronounced Chingis), Khan. That means Invincible Ruler. In the same time period, Genghis decided that he wanted to move westward, conquering the three main empires that made up China. Xi Xia, Qin, and the Na-Chung.
In 1201, Genghis defeated Jamuga’s army which was only about 50 men and half of Xi Xia’s army. Two years later (1203), Genghis Khan defeated Togrul’s army, the other half of Xi Xia’s army. A year later (1204), Genghis Khan was on his way to the Qin Empire. He was confronted by the Naimans, a small tribe of mercenaries, defending the Qin Empire. Genghis and his army beat them with ease. In the year 1206, Genghis was named Khan of Khans (ruler of rulers) of China. In 1209, The Empire of Xi Xia reformed, not as strong as it was, making it easy for Genghis to conquer it easily (again).
1211, To begin wars with the Qin Empire, Genghis had to break through the Great Wall of China. It took him two months, but he did it. In 1215, Genghis Khan conquered the capitol of the Qin Empire, Beijing, by destroying the capitol building. Two years later (1217), Genghis beheaded Guchluk, ruler of the Qin Empire. Beheading a ruler meant you then take their place. Genghis then ruled the Qin Empire. Later that year, Muhammad, ruler of Khwarazmain, broke a treaty with Genghis Khan by killing a Mongol ambassador. Genghis killed Muhammad two days later.
In the year 1218, Genghis and his hoards rode to the Empire of Na-Chung, looking to confront and conquer it. They fought for four years and finally conquered it. In 1226, Genghis was riding to a battle to stop the remaining tribes of the Qin Empire and the Na-Chung from uniting to form a rebellion. He was successful but on his way home, he fell off his horse and was severely injured. On August 21, 1227, Genghis Khan died.
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