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In episode 8 of The History of the Mongols, we follow the final, dramatic chapter of Genghis Khanâs life.
After defeating the Khwarezmian Empire, the Great Khan returned east, only to face betrayal by the Tangut. Wounded in battle, growing older, and facing rising tensions over succession, Genghis launched one last brutal campaign.
We explore the political chessboard of his final years, the mysterious cause of his death, and the chilling destruction of the Tangut Kingdom. You'll hear rare sources, gruesome legends, and the story of how his secret burial became one of historyâs great unsolved mysteries.
From battlefield to burial mound, this is how the worldâs greatest conqueror met his end.
Listen now to uncover:
* The real reason behind the Mongol war with the Tangut
* Why Genghis Khan hid his own death
* His brutal revenge⌠and the fall of an entire civilization
* How Mongol succession shaped the next empire-wide campaigns
Donât miss this powerful turning point in Mongol history.
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