Genghis Khan Essay -- Biography History Khan Essays

Genghis KhanArriving in this world with a blood curdle in the palm of his hand , Genghis Khan was destined to be a hero. In 1167, Genghis Khan was born to Yisugei, Chieftain of the Kiyat-Borjigid, and his wife Hoelun. He was named Temujin (which means blacksmith) after a Tatar Chieftain his puzzle had sound captured. As a young boy, Temujin experienced many hardships after his father was poisoned by a group of Tartars. This loss of their leader caused the Kiyat tribe to scatter, sledding Temujin and his family alone. Yet, with much will power and determination Temujin developed into an intelligent, brave warrior at an early age. In 1189, when Temujin was 22, he was elected new leader of the Kiyat tribe. His stick up to power came when a rival clan, the Merkit, captured his wife, Borte. The Khan of the Kereit tribe, Toghril, helped him by providing him with 20,000 soldiers. Also, Jamuka, a childhood friend provided an army. With their help Temujin destroyed the Merkit tribe. Soo n after this victory his affiliate abandoned him and plundered his property, but he tactfully captured them, victorious their manpower and turning them into his soldiers and servants. This victory laid the foundation for his rise to power. He started taking over other clans one by one. Eventually his alliance with Toghril clean and he also took over the powerful Keriet tribe. This event caused him to be in direct competition for ruling power with his former ally Jamuka. many a(prenominal) of Jamukas...