1206 ⟶ Genghis Khan Unites Mongol Tribes

Genghis Khan is declared Great Khan of the Mongols.
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🐛 Drought, Locusts, and Famine Spark Xiongnu Revolt

A drought and an invasion of locusts hit the Mongolian steppes, causing a famine and a revolt at Xiongnu.⟶
Drought, Locusts, and Famine Spark Xiongnu Revolt (46)
XiongnuDroughtFamineRebellionNomadic PeoplesEnvironmental Disaster
MongoliaMongolia

⚔️ Dissolution of the Xiangnu Empire

The Xiangnu empire dissolves.⟶
Dissolution of the Xiangnu Empire (48)
Nomadic EmpiresHunnic EmpireXiongnuPolitical CollapseWarfareImperialismMigrationHan Dynasty
ChinaChinaMongoliaMongolia

🤝 Xianbei State Founded and Xiongnu Integration

The Xianbei incorporates 100,000 Xiongnu, and establishes the Xianbei State in Mongolia (approximate date).⟶
Xianbei State Founded and Xiongnu Integration (93)
XiongnuNomadic EmpiresPolitical ConsolidationState FormationMigration
MongoliaMongoliaChinaChina

👶 Birth of Temüjin (Genghis Khan)

Genghis Khan, the founder of the Mongol Empire, is born as Temüjin in present-day Mongolia.⟶
Birth of Temüjin (Genghis Khan) (1162)
Mongol EmpireGenghis KhanNomadic EmpiresPolitical LeadershipRise of Empires
MongoliaMongolia

👑 Genghis Khan Unites Mongol Tribes

Genghis Khan is declared Great Khan of the Mongols.⟶
Genghis Khan Unites Mongol Tribes (1206)
Mongol EmpireGenghis KhanKhanatePolitical UnificationNomadic EmpiresMilitary LeadershipEmpire Building
MongoliaMongolia

💀 Death of Genghis Khan

Genghis Khan dies.⟶
Death of Genghis Khan (1227)
Mongol EmpireGenghis KhanEmpire BuildingSuccessionMiddle AgesKhanate
MongoliaMongoliaChinaChinaKazakhstanKazakhstanKyrgyzstanKyrgyzstanUzbekistanUzbekistanTajikistanTajikistanTurkmenistanTurkmenistan