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Genghis Khan (pronounced /ˈdʒɛŋgɪs ˈkaːn/ or /ˈgɛŋgɪs ˈkaːn/; Mongolian: Чингис Хаан (help·info), Chinggis Khaan, IPA: [ʧiŋgɪs χaːŋ], Činggis Qaɣan; c. 1162–1227), born Temüjin (help·info) (meaning "ironworker"), was the Mongol founder, Khan (ruler) and posthumously declared Khagan (emperor) of the Mongol Empire, the largest contiguous empire in history. He came to power by uniting many of the nomadic tribes of northeast Asia. After founding the Mongol Empire and being proclaimed "Genghis Khan"... full article at wikipedia
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