Death of Genghis Khan
DeathPoliticsThe founder of the Mongol Empire dies during the campaign against Western Xia; his heirs continue its expansion.
- Date
- 1227 · View on map
- Regions
- East AsiaCentral Asia
- Importance
- ★★★★★
- Sources
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