Listen "#171 - Mongol 10.1: The Succession"
Episode Synopsis
Genghis Khan is old, wracked by pain in his body and heart, and in spite of his best efforts, has come to accept there is one foe he cannot defeat: mortality itself. Thus, even before setting out on his campaign against the Khwarazmian Empire, he will assemble his four sons and together reach a fateful decision - who among them will rule when Genghis is gone?
Note: This is part 1 of the 2-part conclusion to the life of Genghis Khan, with the conclusion available to subscribers!
Time Period Covered:
1220-1227 CE
Major Historical Figures:
Genghis Khan [Temüjin] (1162-1227)
Börte Khatun (c.1161-c.1130)
Jochi (1181-1226)
Chagatai Khan (1183-1242)
Ögedei Khan (c.1186-1241)
Tolui (c.1191-1232)
Note: This is part 1 of the 2-part conclusion to the life of Genghis Khan, with the conclusion available to subscribers!
Time Period Covered:
1220-1227 CE
Major Historical Figures:
Genghis Khan [Temüjin] (1162-1227)
Börte Khatun (c.1161-c.1130)
Jochi (1181-1226)
Chagatai Khan (1183-1242)
Ögedei Khan (c.1186-1241)
Tolui (c.1191-1232)
More episodes of the podcast The History of China Podcast
310 - Strange Tales X.2: An Unseen Balance
30/10/2025
309 - Strange Tales X.1: Fateful Encounters
22/10/2025
#305- Qing 40_ Heshen Must Die!
07/09/2025
Special 2: To George, From Qianlong...
31/08/2025
Special 1: To Qianlong, From George...
31/08/2025
#302 - Qing 37: Palace of Mirrors
31/08/2025
ZARZA We are Zarza, the prestigious firm behind major projects in information technology.