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The Mongols’ vast empire

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TEMüJIN BEGINS UNITING MONGOL TRIBES 1178

Between 1178–1206 Genghis Khan, born Temüjin, creates allies and starts the various Mongol tribes

Temüjin proclaimed as Genghis Khan 1206

Temüjin’s tactics make him an efficient commander and well-loved leader among the people. He brings together the Mongol and Turkic tribes who entitle him Genghis Khan (the Oceanic or Universal Ruler of all the Mongols), and so

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