There is lack of contemporary written records regarding Genghis Khan and also very little factual information about his early life......
There is lack of contemporary written records regarding Genghis Khan and also very little factual information about his early life, but the available facts shows that He was born in 1162 or 1155 in Khandun Mountain in Mangolia. Initially he has known as Temujin and he was founder of great khagan emperor, which became the largest contiguous empire after his death in the history.
The Secret History, which is regarded as the single significant native Mongolian account of Genghis Khan, says that Temujin was born with a blood clot grasped in his fist, which was a traditional sign that he was destined to become a great leader.
He was the third oldest son of his father Yesugei who was Khamag Mongol's major chief. Genghis khan's religion is widely speculated to have been Shamanism or Tengriism, which were very likely among, nomadic Mongol Turkic tribes of Central Asia.
Although Genghis Khan was very tolerant in religious matter and interested in learning philosophical and moral lessons from other religions. Sources say that he consulted Buddhist monks, Muslims, Christians and others.
Genghis khan achieved significant milestones and organized his people, army and his state to first prepare for war with Western Xia, which was closer to the Mongolian lands.
In History, Genghis khan known for his deep interests in trade activities. For commercial trading partner he established and constructed the Silk Road and initially sent a 500-man caravan to other empire.
Genghis khan died in 1227 and buried in Mongolia.
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Panaji, March 28 (IANS) An anti-tobacco organisation here Thursday demanded that Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan should be punished for violating the country's anti-smoking laws in promoting his latest film "Go Goa Gone".
Sydney, Mar. 28 (ANI): Saudi Arabia has beheaded a Yemeni man and then crucified his body after he was convicted of murdering a Pakistani national.
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Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor looked her best as she walked the ramp for designer Namrata Joshipura Tuesday during the grand finale of the Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) Summer-Resort 2013.
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Mumbai, March 24 (IANS) Mahi Vij, who won the fifth season of TV reality dance show "Nach Baliye 5" with Jay Bhanushali, says they "deserved" the title because of the weeks of hard work they had put in.
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Mumbai, March 23 (IANS) Bollywood actress Karishma Kapoor, who was the showstopper for designer Shehla Khan's 'Boudoir' line at the Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) summer-resort 2013 Saturday, looked elegant in a Chantilly lace creation with chiffon panels and gunmetal lace embroidery.
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Jodhpur, Mar. 23 (ANI): Bollywood star Salman Khan and four others will appear in a Jodhpur court on Saturday in connection with the 1998 blackbuck poaching case in Rajasthan.
United Nations, March 22 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has announced to conduct an investigation into the alleged use of chemical weapons in Syria after Damascus requested for the same, Xinhua reported.
Lucknow, March 21 (IANS) Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan Thursday had a tiff with security personnel at the Chowdhary Charan Singh airport here after he was asked to vacate the VIP lounge.
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New Delhi 15 March 15 (IANS) Bollywood actress Gauhar Khan walked the ramp Friday for designer Joy Mitra, whose collection was a tribute to Indian cinema, at the ongoing Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week 2013 (WIFW).
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) A Delhi court Wednesday remanded Obaid-ur-Rehman, alleged operative of banned terror outfit Indian Mujahideen (IM) in the Feb 21 Hyderabad blasts, to NIA custody for seven days.
Karachi, Mar. 13 (ANI): Bollywood movie Race 2 has generated Rs 100 million in revenues in about six weeks of running in Pakistan.
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Director Tigmanshu Dhulia, who has directed drama-thriller "Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster Returns", has a reason to celebrate. The movie has managed to mint Rs.12.75 crore during its opening weekend.
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Mumbai, March 7 (IANS) Actor Imran Khan, who is shooting for "Gori Tere Pyaar Mein" in Bangalore, says the city will always be special for him as that is where he spent some of his childhood years.
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