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Jondu's Devastating Sack
- A veteran defending the Jin city of Jondu fires a final shot then surrenders as Mongols pour in and sack the city.
- The attackers butcher, burn, and reportedly drove some victims to suicide, creating a terror reputation for Genghis Khan's forces.
From Minor Clan To Monumental Legacy
- Temujin rose from a minor clan in a fragmented steppe of raiding tribes to lead an empire far larger than Rome's.
- His legacy mixes military genius with a reputation for extreme cruelty that complicates historical judgment.
A Violent Birth And Complicated Origins
- Temujin was born around 1162 to Hoelun after his father Yesugei abducted her from another man.
- He received the name meaning impulsive drive and entered the world amid violence and complicated family origins.