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AP World History: Modern

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Kublai Khan was the fifth Great Khan of the Mongol Empire and the founder of the Yuan Dynasty in China. He ruled from 1271 to 1294 and was known for his military conquests, administrative reforms, and promotion of cultural exchange.

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