1206 CE / East Asia
Chinggis Khan and Mongol Expansion
Temujin was acclaimed as Chinggis Khan; subsequent Mongol conquests reshaped Eurasian politics and altered the movement of people, technologies, and goods.
The story
The assembly of 1206 confirmed Temujin as Chinggis Khan. Mongol rulers and their successors established vast domains across Eurasia through conquest, while relay stations and merchant networks promoted contact across regions. At the same time, warfare brought destruction to many cities, death, and forced migration. The Mongol Empire was not always unified and stable; the later khanates both exchanged and fought with one another, and flourishing trade cannot erase the costs of conquest.
Elsewhere in the world
Mongol expansion strengthened connections of population and technology between China, Iran, and Eastern Europe; artisans often traveled far because of forced relocation.
Dates and precision
1206 CE Documented date
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Representative map location
Representative coordinates · 48.35°, 110.1°
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Bibliography
- Rice University OpenStax | Chinggis Khan and the Early Mongol Empire
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