The Rest Is History

165. The Rise of Genghis Khan

Mar 21, 2022

Ali Ansari, a professor at St. Andrews University and an expert on the Mongol Empire, joins the hosts to unravel the fascinating origins of Genghis Khan. They discuss Temujin's transformative early years, including his arranged marriage to Borte and the tragic loss of his father. The conversation highlights his strategic rise amid tribal politics and the dynamics of loyalty and betrayal, particularly with his childhood friend, Jamuka. Expect engaging insights into nomadic life and the legendary aspects that shaped one of history's greatest warlords.

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Ali Ansari

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Unraveling Genghis Khan

11min

Nomads and Community Reflections

3min

The Formative Years of Temujin: Marriage and Betrayal

3min

Rise of a Khan: Temujin's Journey

12min

The Rise of Temujin: Betrayal and Ascendancy

3min

Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook speak to Ali Ansari about the origins of one of the greatest warlords in human history - Genghis Khan.

They discuss his early life as Temujin and how he became Genghis Khan, leader of the Mongols.

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