Genghis Khan is old, wracked by pain in his body and heart, and in spite of his best efforts, has come to accept there is one foe he cannot defeat: mortality itself. Thus, even before setting out on his campaign against the Khwarazmian Empire, he will assemble his four sons and together reach a fateful decision - who among them will rule when Genghis is gone?Note: This is part 1 of the 2-part conclusion to the life of Genghis Khan, with the conclusion available to subscribers!Time Period Covered:1220-1227 CEMajor Historical Figures:Genghis Khan [Temüjin] (1162-1227)Börte Khatun (c.1161-c.1130)Jochi (1181-1226)Chagatai Khan (1183-1242)Ögedei Khan (c.1186-1241)Tolui (c.1191-1232)Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices