Mongol EmpireThe Mongol Empire was the largest contiguous empire in history. Originating in present-day Mongolia in East Asia, the medieval empire at its height stretched from the Sea of Japan to Eastern Europe, extending northward into Siberia and east and southward into the Indian subcontinent, mounting invasions of Southeast Asia, and conquering the Iranian Plateau; and reaching westward as far as the Levant and the Carpathian Mountains.
Yuan dynastyMongol-led dynasty of China (1271–1368) Great Yuan大元Dà Yuán (Chinese)ᠳᠠᠢ ᠦᠨ ᠶᠡᠬᠡ ᠮᠣᠩᠭᠤᠯ ᠤᠯᠤᠰDai Ön Yeke Mongγol Ulus (Mongolian)1271–1368 ADYuan dynasty (c. 1290)StatusKhagan-ruled division of the Mongol EmpireConquest dynasty of Imperial ChinaCapitalDadu (now Beijing)Shangdu (summer capital)Common languagesMiddle MongolChinese (Old Mandarin)Old UyghurOfficial scriptʼPhags-pa scriptReligion Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Shamanism, Tengrism, Chinese Hinduism, Nestorian Christianity, Chinese folk religion, Catholic Christianity, Judaism, Manichaeism, IslamGovernmentMonarchyEmperor • 1260–1294 Kublai Khan (first)• 1332–1368 Toghon Temür (last) Chancellor • 1264–1282 Ahmad Fanakati• 1340–1355 Toqto'a Historical eraPost-classical history• Kublai proclaimed emperor 5 May 1260• Kublai's proclamation of the dynastic name "Great Yuan" 5 November 1271• Battle of Xiangyang 1268–1273• Conquest of Southern Song 4 February 1276• Battle of Yamen 19 March 1279• Red Turban Rebellion 1351–1368• Fall of Dadu 14 September 1368• Formation of Northern Yuan dynasty 1368–1388 Area131011,000,000 km2 (4,200,000 sq mi)Population• 1351 est.
Division of the Mongol EmpireThe division of the Mongol Empire began after Möngke Khan died in 1259 in the siege of Diaoyu Castle with no declared successor, precipitating infighting between members of the Tolui family line for the title of khagan that escalated into the Toluid Civil War.
Timurid EmpireThe Timurid Empire was a late medievalTurco-Mongol, culturally Persianate, Muslimempire that dominated Greater Iran in the early 15th century, comprising modern-day Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, much of Central Asia, the South Caucasus, and parts of contemporary Pakistan, North India, and Turkey. The empire had a syncretic culture and combined Turkic, Mongolic, and Persian influences, with the last members of the dynasty being regarded as "ideal Perso-Islamic rulers".
ChinaChina, officially the People's Republic of China (PRC), is a country in East Asia. It is divided into 33 province-level divisions, including two special administrative regions. Beijing is the capital, while Shanghai is the most populous city by urban area. Its geography features the Central Plain, major rivers such as the Yangtze and Yellow River, deserts, subtropical and temperate forests, plateaus, and mountain ranges such as the Himalayas.
List of largest empiresSeveral empires in human history have been contenders for the largest of all time, depending on definition and mode of measurement. Possible ways of measuring size include area, population, economy, and power.
Central EuropeCentral Europe is a geographical region of Europe between Eastern, Southern, Western and Northern Europe. Central Europe is known for its cultural diversity; however, countries in this region also share certain historical and cultural similarities. The region is variously defined but often includes Austria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia and Switzerland.List of battles of the Mongol invasion of Kievan Rus'The following is a list of battles of the Mongol invasion of Kievan Rus' (1223, 1237–1241).
EurasiaEurasia ( , also UK: ), is the largest continental area on Earth, comprising all of Europe and Asia. According to some models of the world, physio-graphically, Eurasia is a single supercontinent. The concept of Europe and Asia as distinct continents dates back to antiquity, and is largely cultural, but their borders have historically been subject to change. For example, the ancient Greeks originally included Africa in Asia but classified Europe as separate land.
Pacific OceanLargest ocean on EarthThe Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest of Earth's five oceanic divisions. It stretches from the Arctic Ocean in the north to the Southern Ocean, or, depending on the definition, to Antarctica in the south, and is bounded by the continents of Asia and Australia in the west and the Americas in the east.
Iranian plateauThe Iranian plateau or Persian plateau is a geological feature spanning parts of Central Asia, South Asia, West Asia, and the South Caucasus. It makes up part of the Eurasian plate, and is wedged between the Arabian plate and the Indian plate.
Indian subcontinentThe Indian subcontinent is a physiographic region of Asia below the Himalayas which projects into the Indian Ocean between the Bay of Bengal to the east and the Arabian Sea to the west. It is now divided amongst Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.