Mongolia/Iran/Persia: Bartan Baghatur and Sunigil Fudjin, the grandparents of Genghis Khan. Ilkhanid miniature painting, c. early 14th century. Genghis Khan (1162-1227), born Borjigin Temujin, was the founder, Khan (ruler) and Khagan (emperor) of the Mongol Empire, which became the largest contiguous empire in history after his death. He came to power by uniting many of the nomadic tribes of northeast Asia. After founding the Mongol Empire and being proclaimed 'Genghis Khan', he began the Mongol invasions that would ultimately result in the conquest of most of Eurasia.

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