Genghis Khan (pronounced /ˈdʒɛŋɡɪs ˈkɑːn/ or /ˈɡɛŋɡɪs ˈkɑːn/; Mongolian: Чингис Хан, Chinggis Khaan}}, IPA: [tʃiŋɡɪs χaːŋ]( listen); Činggis Qaγan; c. 1162–1227), born Temüjin (help·info) (meaning "ironworker"), was the founder, Khan (ruler) and Khagan (emperor) of the Mongol Empire, the largest contiguous empire in history.
He came to power by uniting many of the...
Date of birth:
- 1162
Date of death:
- 1227
