The History of China

#161 - Mongol 3: The Anda, The Arrow, & The Airag

03.09.2019 - By Chris StewartPlay

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Temujin will enlist the aid of his recently-sworn father, To'oril AKA Ong Khan of the Kereyid to rescue his stolen wife, Börte. But his successful rescue of his beloved will only mark the beginning of his remarkable journey from isolated herder, to powerful khan of the steppes. Unfortunately, one of the sacrifices he'll be forced to make along the path to power will be that most-sacred: his sworn brotherhood with Jamukha, who will transform from Anda to Nemesis for Temujin.

Time Period Covered:

ca. 1178-1201 CE

Major Historical Figures:

Borjigin:

Temujin, Khan of the Borjigin

Börte, wife of Temujin

Ho'elun, mother of Temujin

Khasar, Brother of Temujin

Belgutei, Half-Brother of Temujin

Jelme, Companion of Temujin

Bo'orchu, Companion of Temujin

Jochi, Temujin's first-born son(?)

Kereyid:

To'oril, Khan of the Kereyid (Ong Khan)

Jadaran:

Jamukha (Gurkhan)

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