Kublai Khan
Person
Genghis Khan's grandson, born in 1215, who eventually conquered Southern China and established the Yuan Dynasty. He innovated naval warfare, attempted invasions of Japan, and promoted global trade and cultural exchange, though at the expense of his empire's unity.
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Videos Mentioning Kublai Khan
Dan Carlin: Hardcore History | Lex Fridman Podcast #136
Lex Fridman
A Mongol emperor of China, representing a later stage of the Mongol Empire as it settled into different societal roles.
Jack Weatherford: Genghis Khan and the Mongol Empire | Lex Fridman Podcast #476
Lex Fridman
Genghis Khan's grandson, born in 1215, who eventually conquered Southern China and established the Yuan Dynasty. He innovated naval warfare, attempted invasions of Japan, and promoted global trade and cultural exchange, though at the expense of his empire's unity.