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May 2, 1206
Temujin Unites Mongol Clans
Temujin, later called, Genghis Khan, united the Mongol clans and led them to conquer much of Asia. As a result, the Mongols created the largest unified land empire in history. -
May 3, 1227
Genghis Khan Dies
In 1227, Ghengis Khan dies after conquering all of Central Asia and begun the conquest of China. His successor was Ogadai, his son, who continued the conquest and expansion. -
May 2, 1300
Mongol Empire Breaks Up
The Mongol empire broke up in the 1300s. Eventually China gained control of Mongolia in the 17th century and ruled for several hundred years. -
May 3, 1350
China Kicks Out Mongols
In the mid-14th century, the Chinese rose up against their Mongol rulers and drove them out of China. -
Chinese Conquers Mongolia
In the 17th century, the Chinese under the Manchus conquered Mongolia, which they ruled for hundreds of years. This resulted in a cultural influence as the Mongols adopted many parts of the Chinese culture. -
Manchu Dynasty
The Manchu (or Qing) Dynasty of China conquered Taiwan in 1683. -
Japan Seizes Taiwan
After winning a war with China in 1895, the Japanese took over Taiwan. Japan held control until its defeat in World War II. -
Birth of Mongolian People's Republic
Mongolia became the Mongolian People's Republic in 1924, under the influence of Russia. Due to Russia's influence, Communism was introduced in Mongolia. -
Communist Victory
The Chinese Nationalists took control of Japan as part of their fight with the Communists for control of China, but this ended in 1949 when the Nationalists lost. As a result, the Nationalists moved their government to Taiwan and established the Republic of China. -
Fall of Soviet Union
The Communists ruled Mongolia for about 72 years. In 1989, the Communist Part in Mongolia lost its power and the country started toward domocracy and free enterprise.
