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Period: May 2, 1200 to
Mongolia Important Events
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May 2, 1206
Genghis Khan
Following unification of the Mongol tribes, Genghis Khan launches a campaign of conquest. His sons and grandsons create the world's biggest land empire. -
May 2, 1267
Empire Implodes
Weakened by disunity, the empire implodes. Ming troops oust the Mongols from Dadu - present-day Beijing. -
May 2, 1380
Mongol Capital Destroyed
The Golden Horde is defeated by the Russian Prince Dmitriy Donskoy. Ming troops destroy the Mongol capital, Karakorum. -
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Machu Rule
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Manchu Rule
The Manchu (Qing) empire conquers the southern Mongols, creating Inner Mongolia. -
Outer Mongolia
The Qing empire offers protection to the northern Mongols, creating Outer Mongolia. -
Treaty of Kyakhta
The Treaty of Kyakhta fixes the western border between the Russian and Manchu empires, confirming Qing dominion over Mongolia and Tuva. -
Qing Dynasty
The Qing dynasty falls and Outer Mongolia declares its independence. Russia and the Republic of China recognise its autonomy -
Chinese Army
The Chinese army occupies Outer Mongolia. -
People's Party
Mongolian revolutionaries found the Mongolian People's Party and open contact with Bolsheviks in Siberia. -
President in Jail
Former president Nambaryn Enkhbayar is sentenced to four years in jail for corruption
