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Genghis Khan united nomadic tribes to form the Mongol Empire
Temujin was proclaimed Genghis Khan in 1206 before conquering vast Eurasian lands
In 1206, nomadic leader Temujin united rival steppe tribes and assumed the title Genghis Khan. Utilizing disciplined cavalry tactics, rapid communication networks, and meritocratic governance, the Mongol Empire expanded across China, Central Asia, Persia, and Eastern Europe to become the largest contiguous land empire in history.
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