HIS 111 Lecture 6: History111Sept25
Document Summary
The population of mongols dispersed; seeds of fragmentation: only about 300,000 mongols in early 13th century, by the end of chinggis khans life in early 14th century army was 130,000 relatively small in number but ruled many. System required expansion followed by establishing tributary resources to warriors and followers. Leaders chosen through extended family alliances: great khan chosen through kuriltai a great council. Built a realm that touched all four afro-eurasia"s main worlds. Society resembled a perpetual standing army: well-disciplined units with commanders chosen for skill, used heavy compound bows and were consummate archers. Rode small, sturdy horses and became expert horsemen. Rotated mounts and could travel up to 70 miles in a day. Solidified conquest by extending kinship networks allowed for effective; management of people. Chinggis khan defeated jin army in northern china: grandson kubilai khan seized southern china from song dynasty.
