He was successful the Mongol Empire was the largest empire in the world before the British Empire, and lasted well after his own death in 1227. At 20, he began building a large army with the intent to destroy individual tribes in Northeast Asia and unite them under his rule. He married at age 16, but had many wives during his lifetime.

Genghis Khan was born 'Temujin' in Mongolia around 1162. Mongolian warrior and ruler Genghis Khan created the largest empire in the world, the Mongol Empire, by destroying individual tribes in Northeast Asia. Eternal Heaven, you be the judge!” “ can never be happy until his people are happy.” “The greatest joy a man can know is to conquer his enemies and drive them before him.” “If you insult the mother who gave you your life from her heart, if you cause her love for you to freeze up, even if you apologize to her later, the damage is done.” “Without the vision of a goal, a man cannot manage his own life, much less the lives of others.” “People conquered on different sides of the lake should be ruled on different sides of the lake.”

If discord steals in among you all will most assuredly be lost.” “Every man has his use, even if only to gather dried cow dung in the Gobi for fuel.” “How can one withdraw? Even if we die, let us challenge their boasts. Make up your camps far apart and each of you rule your own kingdom.” “I leave you the greatest empire in the world, but your preserving it depends upon your remaining always united. If you had not committed great sins, God would not have sent a punishment like me upon you.” “Mother Earth is broad and her rivers and waters are numerous. If you had not committed great sins, God would not have sent a punishment like me upon you.” “I am the punishment of God.

Burial site of genghis khan