Mongol Empire

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The Mongol Empire was founded by Genghis Khan in 1206. At its height during the Yuan Dynasty, it became the largest contiguous empire in human history, stretching from Southeast Asia to Europe, covering 13.8 million square miles or more than 35 million square kilometers. According to some sources, the empire included almost 50% of the world population, in particular, the most advanced and populous nations of that time: China and the entire Arab world.

Map of the Mongol dominions, 1300-1405

In 1241 the Mongols were ready to invade Europe as well, having defeated the last European army at the Battle of Legnica. They returned home, however, to participate in the election of the next Khan.

After its peak under Kublai Khan, the Empire split into a number of smaller khanates. Some of these descendant empires include the Mongol-founded Yuan Dynasty in China, and the Golden Horde that controlled Central Asia and Russia.

See also: List of Mongol Khan