History of Mongolia

500 000 years ago:
first inhabitants of the territory of Mongolia today. The history of Mongolian territory before the advent of the Mongol empire is both unknown and filled with mystery. Discover the history of this land of Central Asia

600-1160 AC: advent of the Uighur people in Central Asia. Prime people known and recognized Mongolian territory, he shaped the history of this territory for nearly 500 years more.

1155:
Birth of Temüjin (writing the name is different on each website: Temudjin, Temüdjin, Temujin, Temüjin), future Great Khan. Unquestionably the most famous of all Mongolians, it is still an almost mythical symbol of Mongolia. Explore the fascinating beginnings of great Mongol conqueror.

1206: Temüjin, future great Mongolian conqueror Genghis Khan was appointed by a grand assembly. In this year that Temudjin became emperor of all Mongolians. Discover the frescoes have led to this honorary title.

1206-1227:
The great Mongol conquests begin. Having conquered one of the largest empires the world, Mongolians have changed the history of several people both in Asia to the port of Europe.

1227:
Death of Genghis Khan. The death of the great Khan lively controversy and polemics. Discover the history that led Genghis Khan, his last breath.

1260:
End of the expansion of the Mongol Empire. The death of Genghis Khan established a large Ramous with these successor. This milestone has engender the fall and the end of the Mongol empire.

1650:
The Qing Dynasty control Mongolia. We know the intimate (and often béliiqueux) between China and Mongolia. Explore this particular stage in the history of Mongolia.

1911:
Proclamation of Independence of Mongolia led by Bogd Gegen. Mongolia has always been intimately linked to religion. Bogd Gegen (Bogd Khan) is one of the most important personage that have shaped the landscape as cultural, religious politics.

1919: Return of Chinese in Mongolia. The highlight of China's growing population wanted to impose its domination on Mongolia in the late 10. But this influence was quickly returned by the intervention of Russia.

1921:
Communist Revolution in Mongolia. Mongolia was the first country after the USSR has become communist.

1937: Purge anti-religious

1961: Entry of Mongolia in O. N.U.

1990:
From communism to capitalism, major transition in Mongolia

2006: Celebrating 800 years of the Mongol Empire

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