Ultimately, the Mongol Empire did not remain unified, falling into civil war after the death of Möngke Khan, a grandson of Genghis Khan, in 1259. Additional resources.

Kings and Generals. How the Mongol Empire Destroyed Itself. Posted: June 5, 2025 | Last updated: June 14, 2025. What happens when crusaders fight for a caliphate?

In the 1200s, European rulers trembled before Mongol forces sacking their cities. But then the army withdrew—the reason why is still up for debate.

Mongol rule brought not only Mongolian culture, but influences from other parts of the empire as well, such as China and Persia. This was seen in areas like art, food, and military organization ...

WarsofTheWorld. Using The Plague as a Weapon | The Mongol Empire, World War II & Unit 731. Posted: May 26, 2025 | Last updated: May 26, 2025. It comes as little surprise that the dream of many a ...

She was Genghis Khan’s wife—and made the Mongol Empire possible. As the legendary ruler's favored wife, ... This kicked off outright war between the Borjigins and the Merkits.

Subutai defeated them in 1217 and 1219. The following year, he faced the Khwarazmian Empire of the aforementioned Khwarazmians, whose arrogance (their ... he was surrounded so quickly that it was even ...

Manvir Singh reviews “The Mongol Storm,” by Nicholas Morton; “The Horde,” by Marie Favereau; “Empires of the Steppes,” by Kenneth W. Harl; and “Nomads,” by Anthony Sattin.