Northern Song and Yuan Dynasty eLibrary

Northern Song and Yuan Dynasty eLibrary

eLibrary: Northern Song and Yuan Dynasty Art Genghis Khan, first conquered the Jin Dynasty. Then, Kublai Khan, captured and ruled China as the Yuan Dynasty. This period saw significant cultural exchange and economic expansion but also pestilence, famine and revolt....
The Golden Horde eLibrary

The Golden Horde eLibrary

eLibrary: Golden Horde (1252-1502) When the great Mongol leader, Ghangis Khan, died in 1225, he divided his empire among his four grandsons. Batu was assigned control over the most north-western territories, which became known as the Ulug Ulus (Great State) or, more...
Caravanserai eLibrary

Caravanserai eLibrary

eLibrary: Caravanserai along the Silk Road (0-1500) Merchants and travellers along the Silk Road faced many dangers, but for stretches of the journey they could rely on caravanserais. Situated at regular intervals along the most travelled routes, these buildings...