#285 - Mongol 11: The Khan Is Dead; Long Live The Khan! (Ögedei Full)
Genghis Khan is dead, and his 3rd son Ögedei has ben selected to lead the Mongol Empire into an uncertain future. Once he is confirmed on the throne, he'll strike on in every direction against every foe at once. On the way, there will be virgin sacrifices, talking wolves, free money, mass enslavement, Persian princes, Assassins, poison, angry water spirits, battle-mages, cannibalism... and that's just the tip of the iceberg!
Time Period Covered:
1227-1234 CE
Major Historical Figures:
Ogedeids:
Ogedei Khaghan
Subotai the Valiant
General Chormakhan
General Dokholkhu Cherbi
Minister Yelu Chu Cai
Toluids:
Tolui Khan
Sorkhakhtani Beki Khatun
Chagatids:
Chagatai Khan
Khwarazmia:
Jalal al-Din
Kingdom of Georgia:
Queen Rusudan
Jin Dynasty:
Emperor Aizong
General Wanyan Yi
General Cui Li
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