Mongol Empire
The Mongol empire was a 13th century empire located in Asia. however, by 1289 it had been moved to Peking. (TV: Marco Polo)
History
The empire was founded by the Great Khan Genghis Khan, who united the warring clans of Mongolia to form a great empire. Under his leadership, the empire began to conquer the surrounding areas. During this time, Qaraqorum served as the capital.
In 1240, Ogedei Khan was the Great Khan, with Genghis having died over a decade earlier. During this time, the empire was undergoing an invasion of Europe, having crossed into Europe south of the Ural mountains and conquered and destroyed Bulgar, Riazan, Kolumna, Kostroma, Torzhok, Chernigov and Pereislav, before reaching Kiev in the year 1240. Afterwards, the hordes would continue west to attack Poland and Hungary. This campaign was led by Genghis' grandsons Batu and his Mongke.
In 1250 or 1251, Mongke would became the Great Khan. He in turn would be succeeded by Kublai Khan, (PROSE: Bunker Soldiers) who was the Great Khan during the First Doctor's earlier visit in 1289. (TV: Marco Polo) During the rule of Kublai Khan, the empire was composed for four khanates and spanned from beyond Kiev, across Russia, down to Baghdad and as far east as China. (PROSE: Bunker Soldiers)
