Mongols - Wikipedia The Mongols are the principal member of the large family of Mongolic peoples The Oirats and the Buryats are classified either as distinct ethno-linguistic groups or as subgroups of Mongols The Mongols are bound together by a common heritage and ethnic identity, descending from the Proto-Mongols
Mongol | History, Lifestyle, Facts | Britannica Mongol, member of a Central Asian ethnographic group of closely related tribal peoples who live mainly on the Mongolian Plateau and share a common language and nomadic tradition Their homeland is now divided into the independent country of Mongolia and the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region of China
Mongol Empire - World History Encyclopedia The Mongol Empire (1206-1368) was founded by Genghis Khan (r 1206-1227), first Great Khan or 'universal ruler' of the Mongol peoples Genghis forged the empire by uniting nomadic tribes of the Asian steppe and creating a devastatingly effective army with fast, light, and highly coordinated cavalry
Mongols—facts and information | National Geographic At its peak, the Mongol Empire covered the most contiguous territory in history Led at first by Genghis Khan, the empire lasted from 1206 until 1368 During that time, it expanded to cover most
Genghis Khan - Descendants, Empire Facts | HISTORY Mongol leader Genghis Khan (1162-1227) rose from humble beginnings to establish the largest land empire in history After uniting the nomadic tribes of the Mongolian plateau, he conquered huge
Mongols - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The name Mongols (Mongolian: Монгол Mongol) explains one or more ethnic groups A narrow definition includes the Mongols proper (self-designation Monggol), which can be split into eastern and western Mongols
Mongol Empire - Wikipedia The Mongol Empire emerged from the unification of several nomadic tribes in the Mongol heartland under the leadership of Temüjin, known by the title of Genghis Khan (c 1162 –1227), whom a council proclaimed as the ruler of all Mongols in 1206
Mongol empire | Time Period, Map, Location, Facts | Britannica The Mongol empire was founded by Genghis Khan in 1206 It extended from the Pacific Ocean to the Danube River and the Persian Gulf At its greatest extent, it covered some 9 million square miles of territory, making it the largest contiguous land empire in history
Mongols | The Mongol Empire History Nestled in the vast steppes of Central Asia, the Mongols emerged as a formidable force that would reshape the course of history Originating from the Mongolian Plateau, these nomadic warriors, led by the legendary Genghis Khan, forged one of the most expansive empires in the world – the Mongol Empire
What was the Mongol Empire? - Live Science But while vast — it was the largest contiguous land empire in history — it was united for only a few decades, before breaking apart into smaller empires in the 1260s as a result of civil war The