9 Interesting Facts About Genghis Khan

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6 min readDec 8, 2020

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1. “Genghis” wasn’t his birth name.

The legend of the “Great Khan” of Mongols dates back to 1162 along the Onon River banks. He was given the name Temujin at birth, which translates to “blacksmith” or “of iron.” The renowned title of “Genghis Khan” was bestowed upon him when he was declared the leader of the Mongols at a tribal assembly. The term “Khan” is a conventional title given to a ruler or superior; however, the origins of “Genghis” are unclear to historians. Many speculate it to mean ocean or rightful, but consensually it translates to “supreme leader.”

2. He faced many hardships as a child.

The young Khan did not just wake up to be the Mongolian Empire’s ruler. He used his acquired skills from his early ages to expand his tribe and unite his people into an empire. His father was poisoned by rival Tatars when he was only nine. After his father died, Temujin’s family faced many rough times that toughened him into a warrior.

Soon his tribe abandoned him, leaving his family to try and survive in the wild independently. It is rumored that he murdered his half-brother in a quarrel over food. Genghis and his wife were also abducted by rival clans forcing him into a life of slavery from which he escaped. Despite all this, in his early 20s, he had established himself as a promising leader and a fearsome warrior. He managed to gather Mongolian Steppe confederations under his banner, prepared to dominate the whole region.

3. His enemies became his confidants.

It may come as a surprise, but Genghis Khan appointed his generals based on their merit and talent, regardless of their past loyalties or the bloodline. One popular illustration of this faith in meritocracy came during a 1201 fight against the opponent Taijut clan when Genghis was almost executed after his horse was dashed away from under him with a bolt. He later requested the Taijut men to disclose the person responsible.

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