Kublai Khan Becomes Ruler of the Mongol Empire
On this day in 1260, Kublai Khan, grandson to Genghis Khan, becomes the ruler of the Mongol Empire. The Mongol Empire stretched from the Pacific Ocean to the Urals, and from Siberia to Afghanistan (1/5 of the world). He became the founder of the Yuan Dynasty in China, which included modern day Mongolia and China. By doing so he became the Emperor of China. He would rule until 1294.
For more, visit:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kublai_Khan
Book:
The Mongols – A History, By Jeremiah Curtin
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