1206★★★★★
Genghis Khan unites the Mongols
A kurultai proclaims Temüjin as Genghis Khan, founding the Mongol Empire.
PoliticsDynasty· Mongolia
Timeline
5 events13th century
- 1227★★★★★
Death of Genghis Khan
The founder of the Mongol Empire dies during the campaign against Western Xia; his heirs continue its expansion.
DeathPolitics· Mongolia, China - 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
20th century
- December 1911★★★★★
Mongolia declares independence from the Qing
Amid the Xinhai Revolution, Outer Mongolia declares independence and enthrones the Bogd Khan as its ruler.
PoliticsRevolution· Mongolia - 1990★★★★★
Mongolian Democratic Revolution
Peaceful protests lead to the end of one-party rule and multiparty elections in Mongolia.
RevolutionPolitics· Mongolia