Genghis Khan's Last Campaign: The Tangut War and His Death

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the final chapter of Genghis Khan's life: the brutal campaign against the Tangut-led Xi Xia kingdom, which ended with his death in 1227. They discuss the origins of the conflict, the siege of Zhongxing (modern Yinchuan), the role of Subotai and other generals, and the emperor's mysterious demise—possibly from illness, injury, or a wound sustained in battle. The hosts also examine the aftermath, including the destruction of the Tangut civilization, the succession of Ögedei, and the secrecy surrounding Genghis's burial, which remains undiscovered to this day. Along the way, they touch on the Yassa, the kurultai, and the complex relationship between the Mongols and the sedentary civilizations they conquered. This episode offers a nuanced look at the last days of the world's greatest conqueror, drawing from the Secret History of the Mongols, Rashid al-Din, and other primary sources. #GenghisKhan #MongolEmpire #Tangut #XiXia #Zhongxing #Yinchuan #1227 #SecretHistoryOfTheMongols #RashidAlDin #Subotai #Yassa #Kurultai #MongolConquests #CentralAsia #SteppeHistory #BurialSecrets #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo