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The Controversial Legacy of Genghis Khan
TLDR Genghis Khan is a figure of both admiration and condemnation, with some praising his cultural contributions and leadership skills, while others criticize him for the millions of deaths he caused. Despite the controversy, Genghis Khan's impact on history is undeniable, as he successfully unified the Mongol tribes, conquered powerful empires, and left a lasting legacy on trade and warfare.
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Genghis Khan is a controversial figure in history, with some viewing him as a revered mastermind and others as a butcher.
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Genghis Khan is a controversial figure, with some viewing him positively for his cultural transmission and innovative laws, while others condemn him for being directly responsible for the deaths of about 35 million people.
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Genghis Khan's childhood was marked by being overshadowed by his siblings, illiteracy, and living in a lawless and chaotic society where kidnapping and war were common.
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Genghis Khan's charisma and ability to attract people to his cause allowed him to assemble his own tribe, form alliances with other tribes, and slaughter those who opposed him in war, while also recognizing and promoting talent among his enemies.
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Genghis Khan assembled an army and became the leader of the Mongol tribes by squashing those who challenged him and implementing a surrender or die policy, eventually unifying the tribes and becoming Genghis Khan in 1206.
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The Mongols had a surrender or die policy, killing a large number of people in order to intimidate others into surrendering without a fight.
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Genghis Khan successfully defeated the Jin dynasty, the most advanced and wealthiest society at the time, through three enormous campaigns in China.
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Genghis Khan conquered the Kwarazm Empire, burning down their city and killing thousands of people, but sparing skilled craftsmen and workers, leading to the realization that conquering alone was not sustainable and he needed to figure out how to administer the conquered territories.
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Genghis Khan's legacy includes opening up trade, potentially founding the first version of a post office, and influencing tactics that would later be used in the Crusades and the colonization of the New World.
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Genghis Khan is revered in Mongolia as the founder of the country and the greatest leader they have ever known, but the Soviet occupation of Mongolia tried to erase his history until they left and Mongolia embraced his legacy again.
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The Mongols justified their subjugation of other areas by propagating the idea that they were the progenitors of all greatness and distributed this propaganda widely.
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