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Genghis Khan

[ jeng-gis kahnor, often, geng- ]

noun

  1. 1162–1227, Mongol conqueror of most of Asia and of eastern Europe to the Dnieper River.


Genghis Khan

/ ˈdʒɛŋɡɪs kɑːn /

noun

  1. Genghis Khan?11621227MMongolPOLITICS: hereditary ruler original name Temuchin or Temujin. ?1162–1227, Mongol ruler, whose empire stretched from the Black Sea to the Pacific AlsoJinghis KhanJenghis Khan
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Genghis Khan

  1. A Mongolian general and emperor of the late twelfth and early thirteenth centuries, known for his military leadership and great cruelty. He conquered vast portions of northern China and southwestern Asia .


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The Tatars were part of the Mongol Empire founded by Genghis Khan.

In the original Marvel comic books, the Mandarin was born and bred in China, a descendant of Genghis Khan no less.

That said, the GOP could nominate Genghis Khan and still hold the seat over the Democrats.

And so did Genghis Khan, and Tamerlane, and all the ravagers of nations.

Probably what happened to the descendants of the famous Genghis Khan would have happened to the victorious Muscovite.

And yet physically all these nomads are fine creatures, possessing all the power of their forefathers of the time of Genghis Khan.

Tamerlane, the greatest warrior of the fourteenth century, was descended from Genghis-Khan by the female side.

Such was the general character of the dwellings of the Monguls in the days of Genghis Khan.

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