Nomadic Empires — CBSE Class 11 History Important Questions & Revision Notes

Genghis Khan was the founder of the Mongol Empire, uniting the nomadic tribes of Northeast Asia.

Genghis Khan was proclaimed the 'Great Khan' of the Mongols in the year 1206 at an assembly of Mongol chieftains (kurultai).

The childhood name of Genghis Khan was Temujin.

The legal code compiled by Genghis Khan was known as 'Yassa'.

The fast courier system established by the Mongols was known as the 'Yam'.

CBSE Class 11 History· Questions, Notes & Formulas

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Who was the founder of the Mongol Empire?

In which year was Genghis Khan given the title of 'Great Khan'?

What was the childhood name of Genghis Khan?

What was the legal code of Genghis Khan called?

What was the name of the Mongol postal system?

Who wrote the famous travelogue 'Rihla' which also provides insights into Mongol rule?

What was the assembly of Mongol chieftains called where decisions regarding wars and succession were taken?

Which Italian traveler visited the court of Kublai Khan in China?

Who was the historian that wrote 'Tarikh-i-Jahan-Gusha', an important source on Mongol history?

In which region did the Mongols originate?