Timeline

13th century

1. 1206★★★★★

   Genghis Khan unites the Mongols

   A kurultai proclaims Temüjin as Genghis Khan, founding the Mongol Empire.

   PoliticsDynasty· Mongolia
2. 1271★★★★★

   Kublai Khan proclaims the Yuan dynasty

   Kublai Khan adopts the dynastic name Great Yuan with its capital at Dadu (Beijing), establishing Mongol rule over China.

   DynastyPolitics· China, Mongolia