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#285 - Mongol 11: The Khan Is Dead; Long Live The Khan! (Ögedei Full)

The History of China
The History of China
Episode • Jan 31, • 1h 12m

Genghis Khan is dead, and his 3rd son Ögedei has ben selected to lead the Mongol Empire into an uncertain future. Once he is confirmed on the throne, he'll strike on in every direction against every foe at once. On the way, there will be virgin sacrifices, talking wolves, free money, mass enslavement, Persian princes, Assassins, poison, angry water spirits, battle-mages, cannibalism... and that's just the tip of the iceberg!


Time Period Covered:

1227-1234 CE


Major Historical Figures:

Ogedeids:

Ogedei Khaghan

Subotai the Valiant

General Chormakhan

General  Dokholkhu Cherbi  

Minister Yelu Chu Cai


Toluids:

Tolui Khan

Sorkhakhtani Beki Khatun


Chagatids:

Chagatai Khan


Khwarazmia:

Jalal al-Din


Kingdom of Georgia:

Queen Rusudan


Jin Dynasty:

Emperor Aizong

General Wanyan Yi

General Cui Li

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