Maison de Gengis Khan (Borjigin)
Des steppes balayées par les vents de Mongolie, la Maison de Gengis Khan a forgé le plus grand empire terrestre contigu de l'histoire – sa lignée a façonné des continents, son héritage résonne à travers les siècles.
Quick Facts
- Years Active
- 1206–1634
- Founder
- Genghis Khan (Temüjin)
- Region
- Central Asia
- Religion
- Tengri/Buddhism
Notable Rulers
Genghis Khan (Temüjin)
Great Khan of the Mongols
Reign: 1206 – 1227
FounderGenghis Khan, born Temüjin, emerges from historical sources as a figure shaped by the relentless turbulence of the Centr...
Ögedei Khan
Great Khan of the Mongols
Reign: 1229 – 1241
Ögedei, the third son of Genghis Khan and Börte, emerged as the Great Khan through a carefully curated succession proces...
Batu Khan
Khan of the Golden Horde
Reign: 1227 – 1255
Batu Khan, a grandson of Genghis Khan through his eldest son Jochi, stands out in historical records as both a consummat...
Kublai Khan
Emperor of the Yuan Dynasty
Reign: 1260 – 1294
Kublai Khan, the formidable grandson of Genghis Khan, emerges from historical sources as a ruler of profound complexity—...
Ligdan Khan
Great Khan of the Northern Yuan
Reign: 1603 – 1634
Ligdan Khan emerges from the historical record as a ruler of formidable ambition and intense personal resolve, yet also ...
Documentary Chapters
Timeline
Proclamation of Genghis Khan
At a grand kurultai, Temüjin is proclaimed Genghis Khan, unifying the Mongol tribes and founding the Borjigin imperial clan.
Siege of Zhongdu
Mongol forces capture Zhongdu (modern Beijing), marking a decisive victory in the conquest of northern China.
Death of Genghis Khan
Genghis Khan dies during a campaign against the Western Xia; his empire is divided among his sons.
Invasion of Kievan Rus'
Led by Batu Khan, Mongol armies begin the conquest of the Kievan Rus', establishing the Golden Horde.
Battle of Mohi
Mongol forces defeat the Hungarian army at the Battle of Mohi, reaching the height of western expansion.
Kublai Khan Becomes Great Khan
Kublai Khan ascends as Great Khan, later founding the Yuan dynasty and ruling as Emperor of China.
Foundation of the Yuan Dynasty
Kublai Khan formally establishes the Yuan dynasty, integrating Mongol and Chinese imperial institutions.
Death of Kublai Khan
The death of Kublai Khan marks the end of the dynasty's golden age and the beginning of increasing fragmentation.
Fall of the Yuan Dynasty
The Ming dynasty overthrows the Yuan in China, forcing the Borjigin court to retreat to the Mongolian steppe.
Battle of Kulikovo
The forces of the Golden Horde suffer a significant defeat at the hands of Russian principalities, signaling the decline of Mongol power in Russia.
Accession of Ligdan Khan
Ligdan Khan becomes Great Khan, attempting to revive Borjigin authority amid growing internal and external pressures.
Death of Ligdan Khan
Ligdan Khan dies during conflict with the Manchu-led Qing dynasty, marking the effective end of the Borjigin as a ruling house.
Connected Across The Archives
Explore specific connections to other archives—civilizations, conflicts, companies, and treaties that share history with this dynasty.
Civilization Archive
(7)Abbasid Civilization
The Mongol sack of Baghdad in 1258 ended the Abbasid Caliphate's golden age, marking a pivotal shift in Islamic history.
Golden Horde
The Golden Horde's existence alongside the Borjigin dynasty underscored the Mongol Empire's fragmentation and its enduring influence over Eurasian geopolitics.
Ilkhanate
The Ilkhanate, founded by Hulagu Khan, Genghis Khan's grandson, facilitated Persian cultural renaissance and expanded Mongol influence into the Middle East.
Mongol Empire
The House of Genghis Khan's leadership of the Mongol Empire established a vast territory, facilitating unprecedented cultural exchanges and trade across Eurasia.
Mughal Civilization
Babur's establishment of the Mughal Empire in India was a direct legacy of Mongol and Timurid military strategies and governance.
Safavid Empire
The Safavid Empire's rise post-Mongol era redefined Persian identity, emphasizing Shi'a Islam and centralizing power in Iran.
Explore Related Archives
Royal dynasties shaped civilizations, waged wars, and built empires that influenced modern commerce. Continue exploring the interconnected tapestry of history.
