For the year 2008, in most wealthy historical figures list Genghis Khan is the richest one with 713 billions of dollars (adjusted for 2007 US dollars and GDP of Mongolia). As the main source of income it is written as Mongolian Empire. The list is based on the research by Forbes magazine in 2007 and other sources of information.
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Genghis Khan was one of the richest man in history
Ugudei Khan
{mosimage}After death of Ghengis, his youngest son Tului was dealing with state affairs , then, in 1229, the year of the yellow bull, the Great Khuraldai was held in Khentii’s “Khuduu Aral” and Ogodei, the third son of Chinggis , was appointed as Khan. Ogodei was born in 1187 and he participated in expanding the Great State following after his father.
Great Khans
The history of civilizations is created by peoples and nations. The contribution made by Mongolian people to the civilization of mankind is significant, but mysterious. Both western and oriental scholars recognize the mysterious nature of the issues involved.
Successors of Genghis Khan
{mosimage}In accordance with the Great Khan's last will, the Mongol Empire was divided among his four sons. His eldest son, Zuchi, received the lands west of the Irtysh River. His second son, Tsagaadai, inherited the territory between the rivers Amudarya and Syrdarya. His third son, Ugudei, was given possession of western Mongolia and Tarbagatai. By tradition, the youngest son, Tului, obtained his father's ancestral land.
Guyuk Khan
{mosimage}Guyuk, the oldest son of Ogodei, was born in 1206, the Year of Red Tiger. He was elevated to the throne by the Grand Assembly in 1246, the Year of Red Horse. One of his many important measures was the first registration of Mongolian population. In the field of foreign policy, he followed his father and continued to conquer many other countries. Guyuk Khan had passed away in 1248, in the Year of Yellow Monkey.
Mongke Khan
{mosimage}Mongke Khan was born in 1208, was the fourth Great Khan of the Mongol Empire. He ruled from 1208-1259. Möngke was involved in the European campaign of 1236-1242 and he fought in the campaign against the steppe peoples of the Russian provinces, was involved in the destruction of Kiev, and the assault of Hungary.
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