Mongolian Ruler Genghis Khan, who founded one of the largest empires in the world

Genghis Khan, also known as Temujin, was a Mongol warrior and emperor who founded the Mongol Empire, one of the largest empires in history. He was born in 1162 near the border between modern-day Mongolia and Siberia. As a young man he united many nomadic tribes in the region under his rule, and in 1206 he was declared Genghis Khan, or "universal ruler" of all Mongol tribes. Genghis Khan was a brilliant military strategist and led his armies in a series of successful campaigns, conquering most of Central Asia and parts of China, Russia, and the Middle East. He was known for his brutal tactics, including the massacre of entire populations in conquered cities, but he also instituted a number of reforms that helped unify his empire and encourage trade and cultural exchange. Genghis Khan died in 1227, but his empire continued to expand under the rule of his descendants for several centuries. Today he is remembered as a legendary figure of Mongolian history and a symbol of Mongolian national identity.