Yuan Dynasty

Empire of Mongols

The Mongol Empire took place in the years 1271-1368. This empire was the largest contiguous empire and the second largest empire in all of world history. The empire emerged from the unification of the Mongol and the Turkic tribes in modern day Mongolia.

The Empire grew through invasions in Asia.

Mongols and Kublai Khan

Kublai Khan

Kublai Khan was the founder of the Yuan (Mongol) Dynasty. He was the grandson of Genghis Khan, the person who started the Mongol invasions. Kublai Khan finished the invasions that his grandfather started, and also unified the Mongol empire. Kublai became emperor of the empire in the year 1271 when his brother Mongke died. With Kublai Khan leading the Yuan Dynasty reached its highest peak

Mongol Dynasty

This empire was the second largest empire in the world. It is called the Mongol Dynasty because all of china was taken over by the Mongols. This fierce empire took over most of Eurasia and destroyed everyone that stood in their way.

Silk Road and Achievements

Silk Road

The Mongol expansion helped bring political stability and re-establish the Silk Road.

The Silk Road allowed travelers such as Marco Polo and Ibn Batuttah travel to China to trade and study Chinese culture.

Achievements

During the Mongol dynasty they insured diffusion in Chinese technology. They connected Europe and Asia’s areas by constructing roads. The Khans funded advancements in medicine and astronomy. They spread culture and innovations to lands they have conquered.

The Mongols established the largest contiguous empire.

Explorers

Marco Polo

Marco Polo was a European traveler. He thought China was a magnificent country. China was described as benevolent, relieving populace in taxes in times of hardship, and had a well philosophy.

Ibn Batutta

Ibn Batutta was a Muslim traveler. He traveled all throughout China describing China to Africa.

Fall of Yuan

Weakening

Mongols became weaker over time after the battle with Japan. Their last battle with Japan weakened them so much that they couldn’t control their empire.

Fall of Yuan

The Dynasty fell because of uprising of their citizens when the empire was weak.

There was also corruption of Yuan court officials.

Yuan Dynasty Ends

This empire amazed the eyes of many travelers and traders. But it could only last so long. In the year 1368 the Yuan dynasty fell.