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- Born: September 23, 1215
- Reign: 1271 - 1294
- First Emperor of the Mongol Empire
- First Emperor of the Yuan Dynasty of China
- Poor health late in life likely caused by a diet high in animal organs
- Son of Tolui and Sorghaghtani Beki
- Died: February 18, 1294
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Kublai Khan, the grandson of Genghis Khan, was a Mongol military leader and emperor of China from 1271 - 1294. Kublai Khan also established himself as the first emperor of the Mongolian Dynasty.
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The Mongol Emperor of China from 1279-1294, Kublai Khan was responsible for the flourishing epoch in Chinese history known as the Yuan Dynasty. Kublai encouraged developments in math, language and religion and was acclaimed Great Khan in 1260. Declaring the Yuan Dynasty in China, Kublai proceeded to undertake a series of attacks on Japan and Vietnam. Shortly after an invasion in Vietnam, Kublia died from problems with gout. -
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what was Kublai Khan's language 1 AnswerKublai Khan's language would be Mongolian It is also possible that he spoke Chinese as well. ----quote---- Kublai or Khubilai Khan (September 23, 12151 – Feb... read more
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Kublai Khan Timeline
- 1215: September 23, Kublai Khan is born the son of Tolui and grandson of Genghis Khan
- 1251: His studies of Chinese culture leads him to a position as governor of the southern territories
- 1253: Kublai Khan is ordered to attack Yunnan and he successfully destroys the Kingdom of Dali
- 1257: Kublai Khan attempts his first invasion of Vietnam, getting as far as Thang Long
- 1258: Kublai Khan is placed in control of the Eastern Army by his brother, Möngke
- 1259: Möngke is killed in battle
- 1259: Kublai Khan's younger brother, Arik Boke holds a kurultai in Karakorum, becoming the Great Khan
- 1260-1263: The brothers battle each other for the title, Kublai Khan eventually wins
- 1271: Kublai Khan declares the Yuan Dynasty in China
- 1274: Kublai Khan attempts his first invasion of Japan
- 1279: The Mongol Empire is split into four Khanates
- 1281: Kublai Khan attempts his second invasion of Japan, failing mostly due to poor coordination
- 1284: Kublai Khan organizes his second invasion of Vietnam
- 1287: Kublai Khan mounts his final invasion of Vietnam
- 1294: February 18, Kublai Khan dies of gout
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