Genghis Khan the Lawgiver: How the Yassa Ruled an Empire

In this episode, Lucas and Luna dive into the Yassa, Genghis Khan's legal code that held the Mongol Empire together. They explore how it blended tribal custom with harsh penalties, protected trade routes, enforced religious tolerance, and even included environmental regulations like banning washing in rivers. The discussion touches on specific laws: the death penalty for horse theft, tax exemptions for scholars and doctors, and the mandate that all shared food with travelers. They also examine how the Yassa evolved under later khans like Kublai and its influence on empires like the Timurids. Along the way, they debunk myths — was it really written down in a single book? — and reveal how this unwritten code shaped the Pax Mongolica. Perfect for history buffs who want the real story behind the Mongol Empire's legal DNA. #Yassa #GenghisKhan #MongolEmpire #LegalHistory #PaxMongolica #SteppeJustice #Kurultai #Ortoq #Paiza #Tengrism #Karakorum #KublaiKhan #Timur #TradeRoutes #SilkRoad #History #FexingoHistory #LawCode #SteppeWarriors #YassaCode Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo