ABSTRACT
In the thirteenth century, the Mongol Empire emerged from the steppes of Mongolia to become the largest contiguous empire in history. Although Chinggis Khan (1162–1227) founded the empire, it continued to expand long after his death. Much of the empire’s success had to do with Chinggis Khan’s latent ability for organization, emphasis on loyalty, military reforms, and his keen eye for talent. The most notable of all Mongol military commanders was Sübedei Ba’atar (1176–1248).
