History of Mongolia - 1206 Genghis Khan took his title

A khuriltaï (General Assembly) on the banks of the Onon renew the powers of Genghis Khan. It rewards its faithful. He gives his wife Ibakha to Jürcedei because of his military exploits. Conquest of southern Siberia by Djötchi (against Kyrgyz, the Oirat, the Tümet, etc ...). Boro'ul, one of four brave, was killed by Tümet. The shaman Kökötchü, said Teb-Tenggeri (= "the very heavenly"), son of Mönglik is put to death by order of Genghis Khan for taking too much importance in the conduct of political affairs.

1209 Genghis Khan controls the
Silk Road

In 1209 Genghis Khan allied with the Turks Nestorian religion (Onguti) north of the Great Wall of China. The Uighurs (who are Turks, residing in the Sin-kiang - Xinjiang - present) and Kharlukh (which are also Turks, residing in the Semiretchié, south of Lake Balkhash) to pay tribute. Genghis Khan control at that time the Silk Road. The campaign against the kingdom of Tangut (or Si-hia or Xixia) north of China (Ordos country) will last at least 24 years, and Genghis Khan will succumb (1227). Also in 1209 Genghis Khan became overlord of the kingdom tangut.

1211 Campaign against North China

The campaign
against China Northern governed by the Jin dynasty (or Kin) begins. A Mongolian victory in Ye Hu Ling, then the move as expected behind the Great Wall. The three Mongolian armed bypass Beijing. Genghis Khan stopped in front of the Yellow River (or Huang He).

1212 conquest of Manchuria

Conquest of Manchuria by Djebe, with the help of Khitai former rulers of China.

 

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