Genghis Khan is dead, and his 3rd son Ögedei has ben selected to lead the Mongol Empire into an uncertain future. Once he is confirmed on the throne, he'll strike on in every direction against every foe at once. On the way, there will be virgin sacrifices, talking wolves, free money, mass enslavement, Persian princes, Assassins, poison, angry water spirits, battle-mages, cannibalism... and that's just the tip of the iceberg!
Note: This is part 1 of the 2-part conclusion to the life of Genghis Khan, with the conclusion available to subscribers via: www.patreon.com/thehistoryofchina
Time Period Covered:
1227-1234 CE
Major Historical Figures:
Ogedeids:
Ogedei Khaghan
Subotai the Valiant
General Chormakhan
Minister Yelu Chu Cai
Toluids:
Tolui Khan
Sorkhakhtani Beki Khatun
Chagatids:
Chagatai Khan
Khwarazmia:
Jalal al-Din
Kingdom of Georgia:
Queen Rusudan
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