Genghis Khan Timeline

Possible birth year of Genghis Khan.

Life of Genghis Khan, founder of the Mongol Empire.

Possible birth year of Genghis Khan.

The Mongols attack the Jurchen Jin state in northern China.

The Mongol Empire rules in Central and East Asia.

A great Mongol conference of tribal leaders (khuriltai) awards Temujin the title of Genghis Khan ('universal ruler').

Reign of Genghis Khan as the ruler of the Mongol Empire.

The Mongols attack the Jurchen Jin state in northern China.

The Mongols attack the Tangut state of Xi Xia.

The Mongols attack the Jurchen Jin state in northern China.

The Mongols attack Song China, sacking over 90 cities.

The Jurchen Jin state signs a short-lived peace treaty with the Mongol Empire and is obliged to pay tribute.

The Mongols attack the Jurchen Jin state in northern China.

The Mongols attack the Tangut state of Xi Xia.

The Mongols sack Beijing.

The Mongols pursue the Khitan into Korea.

The Mongols attack the Khwarazm Empire in Central Asia.

A Goryeo army allies with the Mongols to attack the Khitan in northern Korea.

The Mongols attack northern Afghanistan.

The Mongols defeat a Russian army at Kalka.

Death of Genghis Khan from illness.

Composition of the Secret History of the Mongols.