Who was Kublai Khan?

Kublai Khan was the grandson of Genghis Khan and the founder of the Yuan Dynasty in 13th-century China. He was the first Mongol to rule over China when he conquered the Song Dynasty of southern China in 1279. Kublai (also spelled Kubla or Khubilai) relegated his Chinese subjects to the lowest class of society…

What happened to Kublai Khan on the day of the Battle?

“The Emperor Kublai Khan in a tower carried by four elephants on the day of the battle“ French Engraving, 18th century. In 1258, Möngke put Kublai in command of the Eastern Army and summoned him to assist with an attack on Sichuan. As he was suffering from gout, Kublai was allowed to stay home, but he moved to assist Möngke anyway.

How did Kublai Khan become the first Mongol emperor?

In 1279, Kublai became the first Mongol to rule all of China when he conquered the last of the Song loyalists.

How did Kublai Khan learn to read and write?

Kublai was also exposed to Chinese philosophy and culture early on thanks to his mother, who also ensured that he learned to read and write Mongol (though he wasn’t taught Chinese). When Kublai was 17 years old, his father died. At that time, Kublai’s uncle, Ogodei Khan (third son of Genghis Khan) was the Great Khan and ruler of the Mongol Empire.