Mongol Conquests - Part 4: The Empire Fractures

The death of Genghis Khan was like thunder rolling across the steppe—a shock that left the world holding its breath. In every Mongol camp, warriors stared into the fire, wondering what would come next.The empire’s fate hung in the balance. But the Mongol war machine did not stop. Genghis Khan’s sons and grandsons gathered beneath the sky, each one bearing scars and ambitions. After tense debates, the kurultai chose Ögedei as Great Khan. There was rivalry and suspicion, but tradition held. For another generation, the Mongols remained united.Learn more at: https://theconflictarchive.com/conflict/mongol-conquestsThe Conflict Archive is part of The Archive Network by Jonkai Ventures, a collection of podcasts dedicated to exploring history's greatest wars, battles, and the conflicts that shaped our world.Support the podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon:https://thearchivenetwork.com/supportDiscover more archives and stories:https://thearchivenetwork.comExplore this archive:https://theconflictarchive.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.