Genghis Khan, originally named Temüjin, was the founder and…

Genghis Khan, originally named Temüjin, was the founder and first Great Khan of the Mongol Empire, which became the largest contiguous empire in history after his death. Born around 1162 in what is now Mongolia, he united the nomadic tribes of the Mongolian plateau and established a vast empire through a combination of military prowess, innovative tactics, and strategic alliances.