ghengis khan
...ivides his forces into units under like-minded tribal chieftains, setting in motion an army capable of conquering the surrounding world. 1209-1221 Genghis and his army defeat the Tangut kingdom of Xi Xia; the capital of the Jin empire, Zhongdu; and, in 1218, the Kara-Khitai empire. In 1221, a caravan of Khan's traders is executed. When a Mongol ambassador seeking justice is killed, a bloody war ensues with Khan's army slaughtering entire populations. 1226-1227 Western Turkistan now belongs to Genghis. He devastates the Xi Xia state. Near the end of the assault on its capital city, Ningxia, an ailing Genghis Khan dies - August 18, 1227. Soldiers transport their dead leader back to Mongolia, killing all those who cross their path. His remains have still not been found. 1229-1235 Genghis' chosen heir, Ogodei, becomes the new khan. He continues where his father left off, completing the conquest of the Jin and forging battle against the Southern Song empire and western Asia. In 1234, Ogodei retires from combat. 1241-1248 The Mongol army invades Russia and Europe. Ogodei dies in December. His widow, Toregene becomes first female regent (1241-1246). Her son, Guyak is elected as next khan but dies in 1248. 1251-1258 Genghis' youngest son, Mongke, is elected khan in 1251. In 1258, Mongke sends his brother to control the Muslim world. All of Baghdad is killed except for the Christians. 1259-1264...