1100CE
How a nomadic confederation from the Mongolian steppe built the largest contiguous land empire in history in under 80 years.
Stop 01 · 1100 CE
In 1100 CE, the Mongolian steppe was divided among dozens of warring tribes — Mongols, Tatars, Merkits, Naimans. No single power united them. To the south, the Jin dynasty controlled northern China. Central Asia was divided among the Khwarazmian Empire and other powers.
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Further reading & viewing
Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World
Jack Weatherford
Background reading for this tour's route across the Mongol conquests.
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