Mongols[a] are an East Asian ethnic group native to Mongolia and China (Inner Mongolia and other 11 autonomous territories), as well as the republics of Buryatia and Kalmykia in Russia. …

Oct 16, 2025 · Mongol, member of a Central Asian ethnographic group of closely related tribal peoples who live mainly on the Mongolian Plateau and share a common language and …

Jun 21, 2019 · Led at first by Genghis Khan, the empire lasted from the 13th century until the 14th century. During that time, it expanded to cover most of Eurasia, thanks to advanced …

The Mongol Empire was the largest contiguous empire in history.

The Mongol Empire, established by Genghis Khan in the early 13th century, became the largest contiguous empire in history. Its vastness stretched from Eastern Europe to Asia, influencing …

Oct 22, 2025 · The Mongol empire was founded by Genghis Khan in 1206. It extended from the Pacific Ocean to the Danube River and the Persian Gulf. At its greatest extent, it covered …

Ulaanbaatar is Mongolia’s capital and largest city and home to approximately 45% of the country’s population. Ethnic Mongols comprise approximately 94.9% of the population, Kazakh 5% and …

Nov 11, 2019 · The Mongol Empire (1206-1368) was founded by Genghis Khan (r. 1206-1227), first Great Khan or 'universal ruler' of the Mongol peoples. Genghis forged the empire by …

What led to the conquests? Why were they successful? Why did the Mongols begin their conquests?

In 1206, Genghis Khan founded the Mongol Empire, which became the largest contiguous land empire in history. His grandson Kublai Khan conquered China proper and established the …