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?

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Time Period Covered:1220-1227 CE

Major 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)