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Genghis Khan

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Genghis Khan

The founder of the Mongol Empire who created history's largest contiguous land empire through revolutionary military organization, meritocratic governance, and relentless expansion (c. 1162-1227). Genghis Khan built not just an army but a system — one so effective that his empire continued expanding for decades after his death.

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Source: 蒙古帝国相关史料汇编

Genghis Khan's Other Quotes

The greatest joy of a conqueror is to drive his enemies before him, to seize their horses and treasure, and to hear the lamentation of their women.

A single arrow is easily broken, but a bundle of arrows cannot be broken.

He who cannot govern himself cannot govern others.

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