2. The Rise of Chinggis Khan

Temujin’s powers grow as he battles with Jamuqa. He is exiled, but he returns to unify the Mongol tribes when he takes the title of Chinggis Khan.

3. The Birth of The Empire

Chinggis Khan built power by building an army and eliminating rivals. He began conquests against the Tanguts and the Jin, expanding his empire.

4. The Unstoppable Empire

When an empire attacks the Mongols, Chinggis Khan incites a campaign that solidifies dominance in Persian lands. He names Ogedei as his successor.

5. The Rule of Ogedei

Ogedei is proclaimed ruler of the Mongol Empire. He conquers Armenia, Georgia, and the Jin Empire and builds the grand capital of Karakorum.

6. Europe Under Siege

The Mongolian Empire took the lands of Russia and Europe, but Ogedei’s death triggered a struggle for succession over the largest empire in the world.