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Genghis Khan (1162–1227), born
Temujin, was the founder and
Great Khan (emperor) of the
Mongol Empire, which became the
largest contiguous empire in
history after his demise. Beyond
his military accomplishments,
Genghis Khan also advanced the
Mongol Empire in other ways. He
decreed the adoption of the
Uyghur script as the Mongol
Empire's writing system.
Genghis Khan also felt that
education was important and
scholars were to be treated with
dignity and respect. They were
encouraged to teach others
whatever they wished.
He
also promoted religious
tolerance in the Mongol Empire,
and created a unified empire
from the nomadic tribes of
northeast Asia. Present-day
Mongolians regard him as the
founding father of Mongolia.
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Great Yasa
of Genghis Khan
"If the great, the military
leaders and the
leaders of the many
descendants of the ruler who
will be born in the future,
should not adhere strictly to
the Yasa, then the power of the
state will be shattered and come
to an end, no matter how they
then seek Genghis Khan, they
shall not find him."
~
Genghis Khan
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