CH. 21 Genghis Kahn (jan 1, 1162 – jan 1, 1227)
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Mongol leader Genghis Khan (1162-1227) rose from humble beginnings to establish the largest land empire in history. Many people were slaughtered in the course of Genghis Khan’s invasions, but he also granted religious freedom to his subjects, abolished torture, encouraged trade and created the first international postal system. Genghis Khan died in 1227 during a military campaign against the Chinese kingdom of Xi Xia. His final resting place remains unknown.
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