Mogol Rule

             The Mongol empire was found by Genghis Kahn in 1206. The Mongols were nomadic herdsman who lived on the steppes on Asia. Mongols lived in clans, lived alone, and found their own food. The Mongols soon developed into the biggest empire in history. The Mongol Empire had both positive and negative impact on the regions they conquered. .
             There were many positive affects the Mongols had on the areas they conquered. When they conquered Russia, they allowed them to continue with their own cultures and religions. Mongols tolerated all religions and languages. They also helped with the Rise of Moscow. Genghis Khan was the leader and founder of the Mongols; he set an excellent example for what the Great Khan should've been. When Genghis Khan died in 1227, his son Ogadai became the Great Khan. He invaded Northern China and Korea, but died in 1241. As the Mongols attacked and took control of the lands, they new cultures based on some of the people they conquered. They used Chinese inventions, such as paper money, gunpowder, porcelain, silk, and the compass. Chinese Physicians were also introduced to other area. Another positive impact the Mongols had was the time period between the 1200s and 1300s called the Mongol Peace. This was when Mongols guaranteed trade and its transportation, trade increased, and ideas and inventions prospered throughout Europe. Soon, Genghis Khan's grandson, Kublai Khan became the Great Khan. He extended the empire even farther through China. He overthrew the Yuan Dynasty, but he let the Chinese have their culture and government. He also restored the Grand Canal, and extended it. Kublai also had controlled and extended trade routes through Hang Zhou and Beijing. He encouraged people to trade and to visit his empire. The Mongols inspired people to learn, cities were extended, and food supply was organized. Instead of having slaves, they would have craftsmen. One more positive impact the Mongols Empire had on the world was Marco Polo, an Italian traveler.