Mongol Fragmentation Flashcards
What is a Great Khan
Military Ruler or leader in Central Asia
What happened with the Great Khans Position
Was a target of factional dispute and civil war
Who was the last leader of the semi-united empire
Kublai Khan
What happened after Kublai Khans death and when did he die?
The empire fragmented and 1294
What are khanates?
Smaller states ruled by a regional Khan
What were the 4 Khanates?
Golden Horde, Chagatai, Yuan dynasty, IIkhanate
What happened between the Khans?
Warred with each other and weakened mongol control
What were vassals and subjects of the khanates subjected to?
Mongol rule and tribute payment
What happened because of the warring in the khanates?
The local kingdoms would gradually gain back their autonomy
What happened mid 14th century
Major areas of Eastern Europe, Persia, the levant, and china had thrown off most of mongol control
Where did the khanates remain
Remained and resurged in Central Asia for the next few centuries
