Genghis Khan

Genghis Khan born Temüjin, founded and ruled the Mongol Empire, after unifying the Central Asian tribes. He is also known as the first Great Khan or Khagan (Khan of Khans).

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• Be of one mind and one faith, that you may conquer your enemies and lead long and happy lives.
  • As quoted in The Mongol Empire : Its Rise and Legacy (1940) by Michael Prawdin, p. 224

• Conquering the world on horseback is easy; it is dismounting and governing that is hard.
  • As quoted in The Gigantic Book of Horse Wisdom (2007) by Thomas Meagher and Buck Brannaman, p. 408

• In the space of seven years I have succeeded in accomplishing a great work and uniting the whole world in one Empire.
  • As quoted in The Tyrants : 2500 Years of Absolute Power and Corruption (2006) by Clive Foss, p. 55 ISBN 1905204965