Markster con bash of the empire3/6/2023 ![]() ![]() The Mongols under Genghis were undoubtedly one of the most destructive forces ever to have existed. The Mongol campaigns are believed to have caused the deaths of up to five percent of the world’s population between 12, an absolutely staggering statistic. To this day Genghis Khan is remembered as one of the most awesome but terrible characters in history. It is testament to his imposing personality and ability to strike fear in his enemies and subjects that his conquests were all successful and no successful rebellions every occurred. It is remarkable that Genghis was able to keep the empire together, considering how vast it was. The un-matched horsemanship of the Mongol troops coupled with savage fear tactics (namely massacring anyone who opposed them) was the principle reason for this nomadic people’s meteoric rise to prominence. They became masters of siege-warfare, and Genghis’ greatest general, Subutai, is credited with being the first commander history to use artillery in battle, rather than during a siege. The Mongols were also remarkably adaptable. In battle, the enemy would be surrounded and pounded down into submission with hail after hail arrows. Mongol armies were made up exclusively of cavalry horse archers were particularly effective. The Mongol troops and their leaders were famed for their frightening mobility, savagery and ingenuity. In that time empire after great empire fell to the Mongol horde. Over the next twenty-one years, Genghis and his generals conquered modern day northern China, the whole of Central Asia, Persia, Russia and even Hungary. Not a man to be satisfied with his lot, Genghis planned one of the most ambitious invasions in the history of the world: he sent his armies around the Great Wall of China and into the heartlands of his old benefactors, the Jin dynasty and also the Western Xia dynasty. For the first time, the formidable Mongol horsemen of the steppe were united. Jamukha, Genghis’ greatest domestic enemy, was finally toppled and executed and Temujin was proclaimed Chingis Khan, or ‘universal ruler,’ by the Mongol Hordes. This meant that he not only attracted men of great ability to his cause, but also that his armies were led by men who had proved themselves in battle. He was a brilliant general, but also crucially he appointed men based on merit, rather than birth. Showcasing his characteristic tenacity and resourcefulness, Temujin made a tactical alliance with the powerful Jin dynasty of northern China, enabling Genghis to unite the unruly Mongolian peoples. ![]() Despite the difficulties he faced, Temujin managed to battle against the odds and engineer a rise to power through diplomatic marriage, political strategy and outstanding military acumen. The future Khan spent the formative years of his life in poverty and in constant fear of death at the hands of his father’s old allies. Instead of standing by their rightful heir the tribe abandoned Temujin. Returning from a successful betrothal (to his future wife, Borte), Temujin’s father was poisoned by a group of Tatars (historic nomadic enemies of the Mongols). Genghis’ early life was fraught with danger and hardship, something which may have had a role in forging one of history’s most formidable and terrifying characters. ![]() A local shaman told Temujin’s mother, Hoelun, that her son would go on to conquer the world. Although, Mongol legend has it that the great man was born with his fist closed tightly around a blood-clot. One man in particular is credited with this awesome feat of conquest: Genghis Khan.īorn Temujin in around 1162 as the heir of a relatively weak tribe of the Mongol Steppe, his prospects would have not been all that good. or Lucasfilm LTD.The Mongol Empire was one of the largest empires in the history of the world, covering a massive nine million square miles at its greatest extent approximately a quarter of the world’s population were under Mongol rule. MAIN WEBSITE: EVENT TICKETS: (available week of March 18+ event is in no way affiliated with The Walt Disney Co. Complete with costumes and all things sci-fi, come out for a late-night dance party and celebration with your fellow Galactic nerds.with vendors, photographers, midnight costume contest, DJs, dancers, drink specials, performances and more! (18+, non-smoking unless outside in designated areas) International Star Wars Day at BASH OF THE EMPIRE, Atlanta's longest-running Star Wars themed party (18+). MAIN WEBSITE: Join hundreds of your fellow freaks and geeks as we celebrate T-shirts are available in unisex XS-XXXL (100% cotton) – ONLY for purchasing an event t-shirt (pre-order) for pick-up at the event on May 4th, 2018 (OR for shipping) If you want ADVANCED TICKETS to Bash Of The Empire on May 4th in Atlanta, you'll need to purchase them via the Center Stage ticketing site (available the week of March 26th) – Bash Of The Empire event T-SHIRTS are available for pre-order (only) via this ticketing site. ![]()
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