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[[File:2017. Massive statue of Chinggis Khan at Tsonjin Boldog, North of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Tsonjin Boldog is the place Chinggis found a golden whip, which led him to becoming the leader of Mongolia. (39.jpg|thumb|Statue of Genghis Khan, situated north of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, where he supposedly found a golden whip that spurred him to unite Mongolia]] | [[File:2017. Massive statue of Chinggis Khan at Tsonjin Boldog, North of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Tsonjin Boldog is the place Chinggis found a golden whip, which led him to becoming the leader of Mongolia. (39.jpg|thumb|Statue of Genghis Khan, situated north of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, where he supposedly found a golden whip that spurred him to unite Mongolia]] | ||
'''Genghis Khan''' or '''Temujin''' is arguably the most [[reproductive success|reproductively successful]] human male to have ever lived. The man was a brutal conqueror, responsible for the deaths of up to 40 million people. Genghis came from a privileged family, but as a boy Genghis's father was killed by a rival tribe, and their family descended into extreme poverty. Ghengis was briefly enslaved and later escaped thanks to the assistance of a poor servant family whom Genghis clearly made a favorable impression on. Ghengis became hellbent on revenge. Both Hoelun, Genghis's mother , and Genghis's beloved first wife, Borte, were victims of [[bridenapping]]. There are rumors that Genghis was [[cuckold|cuckolded]] by the chief of the rival Merkid clan, during Borte's captivity and that Genghis's oldest son Jochi is not actually Genghis's own. However this is only speculation. In response to the kidnapping of Borte, Genghis raised a raiding party, attacked the Merkid clan and in Genghis's own words "Made an end of the men and their descendants and ravished those that remained". | '''Genghis Khan''' or '''Temujin''' is arguably the most [[reproductive success|reproductively successful]] human male to have ever lived. The man was a brutal conqueror, responsible for the deaths of up to 40 million people. Genghis came from a privileged family, but as a boy Genghis's father was killed by a rival tribe, and their family descended into extreme poverty. Ghengis was then briefly enslaved and later escaped thanks to the assistance of a poor servant family, whom Genghis clearly made a favorable impression on. Ghengis became hellbent on revenge. Both Hoelun, Genghis's mother, and Genghis's beloved first wife, Borte, were victims of [[bridenapping]]. There are rumors that Genghis was [[cuckold|cuckolded]] by the chief of the rival Merkid clan, during Borte's captivity and that Genghis's oldest son Jochi is not actually Genghis's own. However this is only speculation. In response to the kidnapping of Borte, Genghis raised a raiding party, attacked the Merkid clan and in Genghis's own words "Made an end of the men and their descendants and ravished those that remained". | ||
Genghis was extremely [[Charisma|charismatic]], a great warrior and strategist, and was awarded the title of khan (chief) by 20 years old. Genghis then went on to solidify the rule of all of Mongolia about 20 years later, in middle age. Implying lifelong ridiculously hi [[testosterone]], extremely high [[IQ]], extraordinary attractive looks and [[game|behavior]]. His continued vigor and accomplishments even into old age may imply unusually high testosterone levels. | Genghis was extremely [[Charisma|charismatic]], a great warrior and strategist, and was awarded the title of khan (chief) by 20 years old. Genghis then went on to solidify the rule of all of Mongolia about 20 years later, in middle age. Implying lifelong ridiculously hi [[testosterone]], extremely high [[IQ]], extraordinary attractive looks and [[game|behavior]]. His continued vigor and accomplishments even into old age may imply unusually high testosterone levels. | ||
==Conquests and character== | ==Conquests and character== | ||
Genghis Khan was a firm believer in logic, reason, and meritocracy. For example, Genghis killed his older half-brother to establish leadership and dominance within the family, and | Genghis Khan was a firm believer in logic, reason, and meritocracy. He was also highly domineering and egotistical, and believed he had a god-given right to rule the world, known in China as "the mandate of heaven". For example, at a very young age, Genghis killed his older half-brother to establish leadership and dominance within the family. His brother had attempted to 'pull rank' on Genghis, bullying him by stealing his kill after a hunting sessions, and confronted with this, his mother sided with the half-brother (her future husband). Incensed at this, Genghis and his brother Khasar swiftly made a plan to ambush the older brother. Showing tactical acumen at an early age, Genghis had his brother (the better shot of the two) approach Begter from the front while Genghis stalked him like prey from behind through tall grass. After a confrontation with his older brother, who made no effort to defend himself, the two brother pelted him with arrows and left him to perish. | ||
He eschewed (somewhat) the tribalism that was common in the steep nomad milieu he was raised in, by recruiting top soldiers from other armies, based on merit and usefullness. This is in contrast to the Big Man system of the tallest guy gets the job, regardless of ability that was in place at the time, or the kinship system of the Mongols which placed family ties above all else. His rule was just but extremely brutal, with him abolishing torture in his realm, but treating criminals and bandits with the utmost severity. This ''Pax Mongolica'' (mongol peace) thus established in his empire and that of his descendants established trade links that spanned from China to Western Europe. | |||
He established a universal legal code in his empire, with all being subject to the laws regardless of birth. He established the world's first postal system throughout his empire which utilized a relay system of horseback messages ( similar to the later American pony express). He is also claimed to have been the first to establish the convention of diplomatic immunity, which was in contravention to the common practice at the time of keeping foreign diplomats hostage as bargaining tools. | He established a universal legal code in his empire, with all being subject to the laws regardless of birth. He established the world's first postal system throughout his empire which utilized a relay system of horseback messages ( similar to the later American pony express). He is also claimed to have been the first to establish the convention of diplomatic immunity, which was in contravention to the common practice at the time of keeping foreign diplomats hostage as bargaining tools. | ||