Kublai Khan

Definition

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.

Related terms

Mongol Empire: The vast empire established by Genghis Khan that spanned across Asia, Europe, and parts of the Middle East.

Great Khan: The title given to the supreme ruler or leader of the Mongol Empire.

Cultural Exchange: The sharing and blending of ideas, customs, languages, arts, and technologies between different cultures.