Genghis Khan built the largest empire in history
Genghis Khan united nomadic tribes to create the Mongol Empire, the largest contiguous land empire in history, which profoundly reshaped Eurasia and global connections.
Genghis Khan, born Temüjin around 1162, united warring Mongol tribes and forged an empire that became the largest contiguous land empire ever recorded. His armies, using swift cavalry and psychological tactics, swept across Asia and into Eastern Europe. At its peak, the Mongol Empire spanned an astonishing 24 million square kilometers, connecting distant regions and revitalizing the Silk Road. This monumental expansion, though achieved at immense human cost, fostered cultural exchange and spread technologies across continents. Today, an estimated 0.5% of the world's male population are believed to be descendants of Genghis Khan.