Ruled by the controversal Toghoril Khan, the Kereyid tribe played a critical part in Temujin's rise to power. This episode explores their history which is recorded from the 840s onwards.

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Temujin and Jamugha find anda to be a hinderance to their ambitions so separate, resulting in Temujin being elected khan of the Mongol people.

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In this episode Temujin gets a wife, a patron and experiences inter-tribal warfare for the first time.

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This episode picks up from the abandonment of Temujin's family and follows him through his youth, recounting the main stories the Secret History uses to show the hardships he endured.

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In this episode we meet the boy who will become Chinggis Khan and also delve into the legendary origins of the Mongol people.

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This episode investigates the origins of the Mongol Empire, focusing on the conditions that enabled the Mongols to become the primary power on the steppe and set them up for world conquest.

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"Majestic Hills" by Kevin MacLeod is used with a Lifetime Extended License.

Welcome to the Mongol Empire Podcast. In this episode I provide a brief account of the history of the Mongol Empire and set out the aims of the podcast.

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Credits:

"Majestic Hills" by Kevin MacLeod is used with a Lifetime Extended License.