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We've heard of Napoleon right? Attila the Hun? Herod the Great? Or Maximilien Robespierre? All ruthless but great leader none the less. Leaders who's name will be down in the history books for hundreds, even thousands of years. And I'm wondering... who was the greatest? Well I think I've made up my mind!
Genghis Khan is believed to be born in 1162 – and died August 1227, in Temujin, Mongolia. He is known and remembered as the Great Khan (emperor) of the Mongol Empire. Under his rule the Empire grew vast. He crushed anyone that stood in his way and remarkably, still holds the record for the largest contiguous empire in history. Below is a map which gives you an idea of just how powerful Khan was during his rule.
Astonishing really. This is a geographical blog and in the coming weeks I intend to describe how resources, communication and landscape allowed Khan to establish and control this empire during his lifetime and why this ruler will always be remembered as one of the greatest.
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