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History of Mongolia

Articles about the history of Mongolia, along with information on the culture, people, and land. Covers the period from Mongolia's earliest settlement, through the time of the great Genghis Khan, the Soviet era, and on to today.
Profile of Mongolia
Profile of Mongolia, with information about its people, landscape, economy, and history.
Biography of Genghis Khan
Biography of Mongolia's "Great Khan," who conquered much of Eurasia in an astonishing 25 years. Genghis Khan (or Chinguz Khan) spent his childhood in poverty and slavery, but rose to become one of the greatest conquerors in human history.
Mongol Invasion of Japan - Kublai Khan
The Mongol leader of Yuan China, Kublai Khan, launched two armadas against the Japanese Archipelago in 1274 and 1281. Both attacks were repelled by the forces of nature, to the Mongols' chagrin.

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