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After the death of Genghis Khan, the empire could have fractured, but it didn’t. In this episode of the History of the Mongols, we follow the rise of Ögedei Khan, the son chosen by Genghis himself to rule the largest land empire in history.
From his unexpected coronation and major military campaigns to the founding of Karakorum and the creation of a functioning imperial administration, Ögedei proved he was more than a placeholder, he was a builder.
This episode covers:
* The power shift after Genghis Khan’s death
* How Ögedei defeated rivals and expanded the empire
* The incredible role of Yelu Chucai in stopping mass extermination in China
* The foundation of a tax-based Mongol bureaucracy
* The construction of Karakorum and the growth of trade and governance
* The expansion of the empire’s legendary yam relay system Ögedei’s reign set the stage for the Mongol Empire to thrive, not just as a military machine, but as a functioning state.
Whether you’re a fan of Genghis Khan, medieval history, steppe nomads, or immersive historical storytelling, this series is your definitive guide to the rise and fall of the Mongol Empire.
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