Biography of Genghis Kahn

Genghis Khan was originally born as Temujin in 1167. He showed early promise as a leader and a fighter. By 1206, an assembly of Mongolian chieftains proclaimed him Genghis Khan, which means Universal Prince. This was a bold move for the assembly. They obviously saw some leadership qualities in Genghis that others didn't. When Genghis Khan was little, his chieftain father was poisoned. With no leader left, the tribe abandoned Genghis and his mother. They were left …

…war with Yi Yia kingdom. Genghis Khan died on August 18, 1227 and was buried in a secret location in Mongolia. By rewarding skill and allegiance, and punishing those who opposed him, Genghis Khan established a vast empire and the most powerful empire to ever exist. He was an extremely effective ruler. I truly believe that Genghis Khan was probably one of the most influential people in the history in Asia, and maybe even in the world.