Mongol Yassa: The Legal Code That Ruled an Empire

In this episode of The Mongol Invasions, Lucas and Luna delve into the Yassa, the Great Law Code attributed to Genghis Khan. They explore its origins, its blend of customary steppe law and harsh penalties, and how it functioned as a tool of unity and control in the sprawling Mongol Empire. The conversation covers specific decrees — like the ban on washing clothes in running water, the protection of trade caravans, and the religious tolerance mandated by the code — and examines the historical debate over whether the Yassa was a written code or an oral tradition. References include Genghis Khan, Ögedei, Chagatai, Juvayni, the Secret History of the Mongols, and the role of the jarghuchi (judges). The episode also touches on how the Yassa influenced later Mongol rulers and its legacy in Central Asian legal traditions. #MongolEmpire #GenghisKhan #Yassa #MongolLaw #SteppeCulture #Juvayni #SecretHistory #Ögedei #Chagatai #Jarghuchi #MongolJustice #Tolerance #TradeRoutes #CentralAsia #History #FexingoHistory #LegalHistory #WorldHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo