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Map of the Four Khanates of the Mongol Empire, c. 1300
This map illustrates the four major khanates that emerged from the Mongol Empire in the early 14th century, following the fragmentation of the vast domain once ruled by Genghis Khan (circa 1162 to 1227, reign 1206 to 1227). Although no longer...
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Traditional Mongol Hunters
Mongol hunters using traditional weapons as used during the Mongol Empire of the 13th and 14th century CE.
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Japanese Samurai Attack Mongol Ships
A detail showing Japanese samurai attacking a much larger Mongol ship during the failed invasions of Japan in 1274 and 1281 CE. From the Mongol Scroll, aka the 'Illustrated Account of the Mongol Invasion of Japan.' Commissioned by Takezaki...
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The Assassins
The Assassins (aka Nizari Ismailis), were a heretical group of Shiite Muslims who were powerful in Persia and Syria from the 11th century CE until their defeat at the hands of the Mongols in the mid-13th century CE. Secure in their fortified...
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Four Khanates of the Mongol Empire
A map of the four Khanates of the Mongol Empire, after its division in 1259 CE.
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Mongol Empire Under Kublai Khan
The Mongol Empire during the reign of Kublai Khan (r. 1260 - 1294 CE).
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Mongol Empire Under Ogedei Khan
A map of the Mongol Empire c. 1240 CE, before the death of Ogedei Khan (r. 1229 - 1241 CE).
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Figure of a Mongol, Yuan Dynasty
A detail of a burnished earthenware figurine of a Mongol. Yuan Dynasty, 14th century CE. H. 11 7/16 in. (29 cm); W. 4 7/16 in. (11.3 cm); D. 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm). (Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York)
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Mongol Scouts
Artist's impression of scouts of the Mongol Empire of Genghis Khan discovering a village on the central Asian steppe. Created by Amplitude Studios for the video game Humankind.
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Mongol Falconer
A traditional Mongol falconer.
(Image by www.davidbaxendale.com)
