Mongol Conquests - Part 5: Echoes of the Horde

The fires of the Mongol conquests finally burned low. The world, once shattered by the thunder of hooves, was left scarred and forever changed. But the end did not come with a final, decisive battle.Instead, it faded into exhaustion, division, and the quiet settling of dust over ruined cities. By the close of the thirteenth century, the empire of Genghis Khan had split into four great khanates: the Yuan in China, the Ilkhanate in Persia, the Golden Horde in Russia, and the Chagatai in Central Asia. Each claimed the legacy of conquest, but unity was lost to rival ambitions.Learn more at: https://theconflictarchive.com/conflict/mongol-conquestsThe Conflict Archive is a historical documentary series examining the wars and campaigns that shaped civilizations across time.Explore more at:https://theconflictarchive.comIf you enjoy this series, consider supporting our work:https://patreon.com/jonkaiHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.