Kublai Khan: China’s Mongol Emperor

[@Biographics]

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[@JC-ii6gh]

Ok, You have so many channels. And I have subscribe to them all so with that being said. I am truly enjoying all your content.👍😀

[@tjoyce1971]

You're awesome, soon KZbin will be all Simon all the time. Then world domination!!!

[@aldoushuxley5953]

Alan Watts or Aldous Huxley would be great subjects for a biography

[@dimitribagatelas1714]

I´m so hyped for this!

[@OfficialJamion]

I thought most modern scholars agreed that Marco Polo either didn't exist or if he did he was only there briefly and based most of his fictionalized book on hearsay rather than fact.

[@Jackdoud99]

Fighting the Knights of Europe, The Mamluks of Egypt, the Samurai of Japan and the Warriors of Java all in one lifetime is utterly nuts.

[@turtleh]

Playing IRL age of empires.

[@AeneasGemini]

I don't believe Kublai's own forces ever fought Europeans? That was Subutai and co

[@loangeless]

if he was here today genghis khan and khublai khan would have definitely said "GG SKRUBZ EZZZZ NOOBS" while theres nbayoungboy playing in the background

[@hi-am-pat2k176]

Now imagine fighting the maharlika of the philipines

[@Fruitbydafooty]

JIN SAKAI HAS ENTERED THE CHAT

[@rayburnsonier3458]

I just imagine Kublai Khan sitting in a field, fascinated by the intricacies of a flower while his brothers horse-played. I believe this man just wanted to create something beautiful in the world.

[@FlyingUnosaur]

So did his brothers.

[@sampuatisamuel9785]

Doubt it, Kublai Khan learnt all the skills needed to conquer people

[@rayburnsonier3458]

@@sampuatisamuel9785 how so

[@nirbangogoi34]

I believes it too.. I thik this man is genius

[@sampuatisamuel9785]

@@rayburnsonier3458 Kublai Khan was well rounded had warrior skills as well as learning all the cultural and courtly skills.

[@rc59191]

Marco Polo needs a season 3

[@samizayn7737]

Yeahhhhhhhhh

[@roach643]

*I mean honestly... what was that cliffhanger of a ending 😭😭*

[@rc59191]

@@roach643 not a fan of adding templars but still love the show and characters.

[@Insectoid_]

Absolutely

[@S1N999]

Great show

[@darrensmall6570]

Im sorry but we need a biographics on Subodai. Commoner by birth he defeated more armies and conquered more territory in history. Conquered Russia in winter. Father of command and control

[@nyagii111]

subedei was a legend of a general

[@jbird976]

Agreed!

[@darrensmall6570]

They preferred attacking in winter as their horses were suited to it and new enemies would not be expecting them

[@QT5656]

It exists 😎

[@ertontschoros1987]

No such thing as today's Russian exist during Subotai's time, but Mongol's indeed helped Moscow to raise into power and eventually became Russian today. You can say with Mongol blood, Russian will not be conquered by outsider during winter.

[@kokorolex]

From good guy to sad panda. It's like the Elvis of Mongol Emperors

[@NobleKorhedron]

"sad panda"...? 🤔

[@sampuatisamuel9785]

Cute

[@dorathemon6043]

Lol

[@alexandriacollins7119]

"Drank like a fish, ate like a pig, and screwed like a rabbit", not much different from Henry VIII, then.

[@MasterMalrubius]

They don't say "It's good to be the king" for nothing. Or, err emperor.

[@mrwhite1073]

Sound's like fun

[@errorsinconduct]

But surprisingly less wifekilling?

[@fredbarker9201]

@Donny S.W Plays it wasn’t a successful invasio

[@Nemoticon]

Except for the fact that he took the world's largest known empire and then doubled it. Henry VIII just killed his wives and broken away from European Catholicism

[@anissaantaniahanjani4812]

Hi, Simon. For Kubilai's conquest of Java, I don't think mysterious disease was the main reason of his failure. The main reason was he didn't understand Java's political dynamic. At that time when he sent his first ambassador there, Java was led by Kertanegara from Singhasari. This king was the one who cut the ambassador's ears. When Kubilai was furious and decided to send army there, Kertanegara was already killed by Jayakatwang. Obviously, it led to a huge confussion in Kubilai's army, since...well, the Java king was no more and there was a whole new situation. This situation was used by Raden Vijaya, Kertanegara's son-in-law, to ask help from Kubilai's army and promise that he would be a submissive to the Mongol. Thus, his and Kubilai's army attack Jayakatwang. When the coast was cleared, Raden Vijaya attacked Kubilai's army and forced them to retreat. They finally decided to return to China.

[@BaritonePapi]

Ur wrong

[@chickendrawsdogs3343]

Well, in Kublai's defense...his south-marching armies did have to contend with this fellow called Trần Hưng Đạo who was as hardcore as he was often-overlooked by international historians.

[@hoatattis7283]

Chicken Draws Dogs Oh yes he was one of the best and no-one knows him

[@wenwentran9403]

The Tran Dynasty in general were all metal af

[@hoangvanoan845]

The International historians underrate the Prince of Hưng Đạo. However, we ourselves often overlook the great leadership of the two Emperors. While the Prince of Hưng Đạo was assigned command of the army, the two emperors were far more than figureheads. They organized the councils of Bình Than and Diên Hồng, they came to frontline to inspire and motivate soldiers at critical moment, they shared hardship with the army during the retreat, and they personally commanded an army in the final offensives. The battle in which Sogetu was killed was not commanded by the Prince of Hưng Đạo but by the two Emperors themselves. Also it was the two Emperors who gave important instructions to generals such as Trần Nhật Duật and Trần Khánh Dư during key battles such as Hàm Tử and Vân Đồn. Without the decisive victory at Vân Đồn, which was made possible by the Higher Emperor's firm dealing with Trần Khánh Dư, Bạch Đằng would be impossible.

[@hoatattis7283]

@@hoangvanoan845 Sorry history has not remembered them. Tran Hung Dao they do remember

[@doanhoangvan5009]

Hoa Tattis The Emperor Trần Nhân Tông is still well remembered in Buddhist circles. However, the Higher Emperor Trần Thánh Tông is relatively obscure although he was the dominant figure in the council of Diên Hồng and the naval battle of Vân Đồn.

[@charliechen2045]

Kublai: What do you want most now? Marco Polo: Season 3, please.

[@opegamin]

canceled. rip

[@projectvaporz]

this meme is dead

[@misterinternational1739]

I really appreciate your detailed research and historical analogies. One of the best YT channels

[@alexanderbemis9065]

ever. I noticed you didn’t finish your sentence, I got you bro

[@karthykrajan6329]

What is YT? Oh, YT channel ever?

[@Wanker527]

Dan Carlin says hold my beer...

[@Saztog1425]

Möngke: "You saved me... why?" Kublai: "Mmm... Möngke..."

[@hache4329]

Kublai: You have shown me Möngke…

[@A-small-amount-of-peas]

Benedict Wong was a BEAST playing Kublai in "Marco Polo". His best performance

[@MrTTuguldur]

I am a Mongolian and it is very accurate as well as detailed information. Thanks a lot

[@DONSMOKEPAPI]

@Mantorras Montquilla i hate mongorians

[@DeadShot86486]

Most of us are little brother. U r just lucky u were born on the mainland

[@raphaelperspective9393]

Finally i’ve been waiting for this video for a long time! Thank you!

[@miguelmontenegro3520]

Kublai: *I SHALL CONQUER THE SEAS* Storms: I will end this man's whole carreer.

[@b.griffin317]

he should link up with Cnute.

[@projectvaporz]

this meme is dead

[@miguelmontenegro3520]

@@projectvaporz It's not dead If It still get likes.

[@forthesakeofthenationalist9375]

And then, U.S.A: We nuked you down to the ground and cause 2011 earthquake to obey and force you guys to be our servants forever.

[@KingofAwesomness14]

the great wave of kanegawa!!

[@r.speirs]

Such an underrated channel. You bring history to life.

[@MrsGlynn07]

1.11 million subscribers...

[@r.speirs]

Good to see you can read, Esther.

[@MrsGlynn07]

Just curious what properly-rated looks like.

[@r.speirs]

I’m curious why you’re nitpicking a comment that falls into personal opinion. Who hurt you so bad, Esther?

[@MrsGlynn07]

I've fallen for one of the classic blunders. The first is never engage in a land was in Asia. The second, and slightly less well known is this. Never ask a simple question in the KZbin comments.

[@jabbyb5647]

Cool to see one of these videos come up within minutes of it being uploaded. I've been watching for months, great work and thank you for what you do!

[@thedungeondelver]

Wow, Simon, this was really one of your better ones.

[@Nine5Vader]

Who's here after playing Ghost of Tsushima?

[@ALTAI38]

Only weebs play that game and adore japanese. Real chads love mongols

[@noname_noname_]

@@ALTAI38 well i love both

[@itrrii6582]

ALTAI TURK Genghis Kahn is too fat for his armor, legend says he crushed nearly 300 horses to death

[@roflrex]

@@itrrii6582 They got their revenge in the end.

[@ronaldkrump2272]

Who isn't?

[@cassandraralph5906]

Very interesting and educational video! And I thought I knew almost everything about history?! Obviously not! Well done again, Simon!

[@beandaddygi]

Genghis: *dies while taking over* Kublai: don't worry fam, I gotchu

[@paulsimmons5726]

Simon, I really appreciate your research and range of topics. This video was both informative and enjoyable. Thanks!

[@rhythmandacoustics]

When you hear the famous poem. Yeah "Samurai do you surrender!"

[@grandadmiralzaarin4962]

Historians also believe he suffered from chronic depression and bouts of mood swings, especially in later life

[@hirosejoy1177]

Due to early death of his successor prince Chingim and his loved wife, man truly gone to depression at his later years

[@natalia.marina]

Gewisse Sachen nerven mich in solchen typish amerikanischen Berichten, aber: Ich habe alle Angaben mit genauen Datierungen gerade bei Ihnen gefunden, endlich lang gesuchte Verbindung zwischen Kublai Khan, Yuan Dynastie und Beijing als Hauptstadt von China. Kurz, sachlich, deutlich. Vielen Dank aus Österreich.

[@alexanderveritas]

Kublai Khan quite literally _improvised, adapted and overcame_ centuries before Bear Grylls turned it into a quote.

[@amandab3946]

I was hoping for an “except for... wait for it.. THE MONGOLS!” *cue Mongoltage stampede clip from crashcourse*

[@lLIBER4TORl]

I miss those early Crash Course histories!

[@b.griffin317]

Gotta ask: does Simon sleep these days with all his projects?

[@TheEMoney365]

This man isn't human

[@derekashby8294]

@@TheEMoney365 Cyborg maybe?

[@franksonm]

I wonder the same.

[@D.Solward]

It's gotta be clones.

[@twischta]

Why not? You do realize he is just reading scripts, right?

[@daffyduck1486]

This was a case where Simon's intonations greatly helped the story. Good job Simon.

[@keigan9006]

I really enjoyed this video. I have to tell you that since finding your channel here on You Tube - it is about the only thing I watch. I am a huge history fan and, in fact have written three books about the place I live in - Minnesota. Two of them are historical and the third - informational. I so enjoy your videos and look forward to watching many more.

[@mehdifattah708]

It's december 2024! I'm so glad you actually made megaprojects!!! Thank you for all your amazing work!! I really enjoy your content ❤

[@salahddinebensebane8429]

The world exists Ghenkis khan :hoppity hippity you are now my property

[@eliasstraat]

haha why would you write the rhyme wrong, so annoying to read darnit

[@mickey4125]

@@eliasstraat yeah, everyone knows it's 'hoppity hippity you are now my priperty' haha

[@ALTAI38]

@Donny S.W Plays bro going by that logic, poland ended the ottoman empire because it was already so weak and started falling off.

[@shreihals9314]

@@mickey4125 ......................... 🤮🤮🤮🤮🤬🤬🤬🤬

[@cory7328]

This is one of my favorite topics. The mongol's history and the Khans. Awesome video.

[@BrainsApplied]

*Oh, for once it's a leader who didn't kill all his citizens or something like that.* 😛

[@farhanrahman7119]

Yeah but he razed cities to the ground on occasions

[@voidcatto1805]

@@farhanrahman7119 He make his grandfather proud

[@TheThingInMySink]

No he just killed everyone else.

[@loangeless]

@@TheThingInMySink mood.

[@jasdeepsingh7874]

Ashoka was decent.

[@matthewfarina8587]

I want Simon saying ‘Black Forest Gataeu’ as my wake up alarm. Great videos Mr Whistler x

[@MrDsturman]

You do a great job of telling the story without overloading with too many unfamiliar characters at once. Sometimes I feel like these history videos introduce SO many people at once, and when you don’t already know them it’s hard to keep track of all the names.

[@jonathanhunter7670]

One of the best episodes so far!! Awesome video guys!!!

[@hansmerker5611]

There comes a time when the jewels cease to sparkle, when the gold loses its luster, when the throne room becomes a prison, and all that is left is a fathers love for his child.

[@D.Solward]

I want a Biographics on Simon and his many clones that help him run all these projects. Like, why do some have legs while others don't?

[@owenparris7490]

I don't need sleep, I need answers!

[@rhov-anion]

No matter how much I studied history in university, every time I hear the word "Xanadu," I get that song from the 80s musical stuck in my head.

[@DinsdalePiranha67]

So I guess you've never listened to the song of the same name that Rush released in 1977?

[@Godzilla52]

the moment when you realize young Kublai treated his early fiefdom like a teenager treats their room.

[@General_X]

This man is a living encyclopedia. He literally provides documentary in lieu of snoring while he sleeps.

[@phil10p_]

Are you talking about Simon or Kublai Khan? :'D

[@Nemoticon]

No doubt he's a smart dude... but he reads the script that is written for him by the researchers and producer of this KZbin channel. Apart from being obvious, Simon has pointed this out before in a number of previous videos.

[@General_X]

@@Nemoticon I was speaking in jest with my comment, my friend, I'm aware 😉

[@tunguskalumberjack9987]

I would be remiss if I did not mention the amazing song “Xanadu” by the band Rush, from the ‘70s. It’s still my favorite song of theirs, and borrows lyrics from S.T. Coleridge’s classic poem, which I coincidentally, just read two evenings ago🙂. Edit: I have to correct something that I wrote- I reread my comment and realized that it could be misconstrued- I meant to say that the song was from the 70s- not that the band was from the 70s. They are (were)- but also released excellent albums in the 80s, 90s, and on into the 2000s. They’re incredible, and sadly lost their genius lyricist and the best percussionist in modern music, Neil Peart, earlier this year. Anyway- just felt obligated to point that out- I have a ton of respect for these incredible artists (uh, if you couldn’t tell 😆). I’m happy that others were thinking of them too. Stay safe and healthy, everyone-

[@flee4342]

I knew someone would bring this up.

[@crazytrain7114]

Started singing it as soon as this post came up! lol

[@tunguskalumberjack9987]

joe alcott right on, brother! I knew someone cool would!

[@jimmybroccoli8048]

Walk the caves of ice To break my fast on honey dew and drink the milk of parrrraaaaadiseeee wwwooaah woah parrraadiseeee

[@Giorgi.Koberidze]

Great video. Please make a video about Carl von Clausewitz .

[@misterjohnlove]

So glad Simon is finally doing a video on that good ole TEXAS HARDCORE

[@turdsandwich7490]

I was looking for a comment referencing the band. I love you

[@purplecat4977]

The Yuan dynasty is currently being covered on the History of China podcast. If you want a (much) longer and more in depth discussion on this topic, I recommend the series. I'd also like to recommend the Hu, a Mongolian folk metal band who are some of the best and most interesting musicians I've run across in years.

[@Duececoupe]

I kinda feel that these great videos, are about....ooohh....I don't know, about an half hour short! Keep up the phenomenal work, you lot is what makes this lockdown (5th week) bearable!

[@friskyfiona762]

Came here to understand what peart, drummer of rush, meant by "To stand within The Pleasure Dome, Decreed by Kubla Khan" .. and this kind of explains it , definitely recommend listening to xanadu if you found this video interesting. Great vudeo and information 👍. You've helped to open a chapter I never knew existed, bless up🙏

[@jaysonmcduck5476]

I stumbled on to this and couldn't subscribe fast enough. Thank you brilliant stuff

[@Schneter]

Great Video! You guys could make a video about Sulla and Augustus, that would sure be interesting!

[@matios83]

Good vid as always team Simon!

[@sillybilly666]

Simon is looking to become the emperor of informative KZbin channels; you have my support sir.

[@whitneymacdonald4396]

Well done. I enjoy the deeper dives.

[@joephillips4338]

I love the old world content the most

[@Prubkoopa]

The guy in the thumbnail looks such like a chill guy

[@scotjock1]

Great video as always, they get us through lock-down. Would love to see more feudal Kings, monarchs and roman emperors videos. Especially one on the Praetorian guard, that is an interesting topic. Keep up the great work mate.

[@danielwilkins2813]

Keep it up man perfect channel for history nuts like myself 👌

[@runda21]

Do myiamoto moshashi greatest swordsman ever please love your work

[@zhilinskysproject5543]

He already made that video

[@frankpolicicchio9888]

I'm sure your yt videos are my most watched . They are interesting informative and entertaining! ! Thank you for educating and entertaining me!!

[@scottibee2167]

Simon has got to be the busiest man on KZbin. It seems like every video, he's talking about a new channel he has.

[@BruceVial]

Thank you for the information, I knew a lot there but there was 4 things I never heard. Cheers for the education mate. Keep it up.

[@HistoryandHeadlines]

Did you see the Marco Polo show on Netflix that deals a lot about this ruler?

[@KingDanny9]

History, is the show good?

[@sozibrahman8504]

@@KingDanny9 yes. I liked it. Actually the soundtrack used here too.🤣

[@altamashkhateeb6824]

History and Headlines yes very nice show also 100 eyes is a good sidequel on Sifu on Netflix

[@ALTAI38]

@@KingDanny9 it was very good. Tho it has some moments that never happened

[@peter-8483]

It's an amazing show, too bad netflix cancelled it

[@Fatherwader]

Sir, I really do enjoy this channel, definitely the place to be if you love history. thank you

[@gregchambers6100]

Excellent analysis.

[@CptMoroni35]

Love your Megaprojects channel, Simon. Great stuff! 👍🏻

[@christopherflux6254]

He’s the villain in the new Ghost Of Tsushima game.

[@bennewman7555]

Thats his cousin *khotun

[@bennewman7555]

Khotun is a stand-in though and isnt real

[@eXoticXGAMINGCAST]

Cousin to Kublai Khan and grandson to Genghis Khan

[@immxrtxll]

Close but not quite

[@OjiSensei]

Matty.HDzT.V it works out because genghis had so many children you can make endless villains lol.

[@balancedactguy]

Nice video Simon!!

[@aurelian3268]

just realized you guys dont have a video on Kemal Ataturk

[@annescholey6546]

The man who made modern Turkey

[@deusexaethera]

Kraut does. Watch his video. It covers everything from ancient Hittites up through Ataturk.

[@aurelian3268]

@@deusexaethera I did. wanted a more detailed information on his personal life. no channel can beat Biographics when it comes to the level of detail on a certain someone. at least in my opinion

[@multiyapples]

Incredibly interesting Simon.

[@bobbrown7511]

Better and better! Thank you very much.

[@DR-bp1yu]

These videos are excellent. 5hank you so much. Please do more

[@matios83]

My God, Simon what another hit piece. Good job man.

[@madalee_com]

Your link to the, I assume, Geographics channel is pointing to your KZbin studio url, instead of the public channel url

[@exl2964]

a new channel? you are insane, but thank you very very much

[@gizzymeows5847]

Once again great nourishment for the brain. The task of conquering, sustaining and then expansion along with good offense, defense, plus delegation. It's hard enough ruling over one's own thoughts. The ambition for some to desire and acquire it on that extreme is amazingly beyond my scope of comprehension. However thank you for awesome narration of another interesting time. Keep the blue poppin and stay safe. 🤗💯💙

[@mikealg2751]

Having a metal band named after you is a pretty cool thing kublai khan

[@khrashingphantom9632]

I really enjoyed Benedict Wong's portayl of Kublai Khan in Marco Polo. I really wished it would have gotten a proper ending.

[@marqueswilliams345]

If Simon says 💭 he has a new project I'm already subscribing lol 😆

[@pandy2689]

Been waiting ages for this one

[@Nuck-Fo0bZz]

It's nice to hear about Kublai for once instead of Ghenghis. Also, if anyone reading this doesn't know what Mongolian throat singing is, KZbin it now. For some reason though, I doubt many of this channels subs aren't already aware.

[@ekmalsukarno2302]

Simon, can you please make a video about Zheng He, the famed 14th century Chinese admiral and explorer.

[@genevieveosuafor5511]

Great lecture 👍

[@hoihoi4453]

Love it, great video

[@tonbopro]

History can be cruel or kind but with your rare insight it becomes a joy to behold

[@demnmonkey]

Do Admiral Yi next

[@OzzieTheHead]

NEW CHANNEL? took you a while this time

[@beregu]

Really good video.

[@Bbarbiexox]

As usual your videos are my favorite way of learning about history and about fascinating people. Will you do a biographic on Alan Watts?

[@sampuatisamuel9785]

Brilliant, loved it

[@Tulsenus]

8:35 did you just call him monkey ? LMAO IM DYING

[@AeneasGemini]

Kublai learned the hard way that naval insurance policies don't cover 'acts of god'

[@mayoite160]

you really should've mentioned Kaidu and how he nearly yoinked northern China from Kublai, and how Kublai took to the field against him on a mobile fortress carried by 4 elephants

[@taskdon769]

1. Genghis Khan may have tons of kids but only four are from his first wife, Borte, and those four are the only ones are qualified to be the successor. Genghis Khan chose Ogedei, the third child, to be the successor of Khan was because of the other three kids are having different reasons to inherit Khanate. Jochi, the first child, and Chagatai, the second child, are rivals of each others. Choose either of them will likely ended with a Mongol Khanate to split. The youngest one, Tolui, is inheriting the home land as the Mongol tradition. This decision was made before Genghis's Khwarazm conquest therefore both Jochi (Golden Horde) and Chagatai (Chagatai) established their own Khanates from the conquered Khwarazm territories. 2. Did you just skipped Guyuk Khan? He is the actual successor of Ogedei. Guyuk is the drunken Khan and which is one of the reason that his reign is short-lived. Think that you may have mixed Ogedei and Guyuk into one person. 3. Mongke's obsession with China may have to do with how he became the successor of Guyuk. European campaign was largely Golden Horde's own raid after Odegei's death. Batu is the successor of Jochi and inherited Golden Horde. Guyuk, Mongke, and Kublai are all used to be under Batu's command. Batu wasn't founded of Odegei (Guyuk) clan and decided to aid Tolui (Mongke and Kublai) clan as the new Great Mongol Khan. 4. Actually, China was split for even longer period of time. Tang Dynasty after An Lushan Rebellion in 755 was ruling an fractural empire since Tang delegated powers to local warlords titled Jiedushi. They often ruling their own territories of their own liking and rarely respect the authority from Chang'an which eventually one of them ended Tang Dynasty for good. It lasted for 520 years.

[@gagemead27]

Watching this in anticipation for the new game Ghost of Tsushima!

[@solomonkain]

Conn Iggulden's 'Conqueror' series is highly recommended.

[@random-J]

Just after watching Marco polo on Netflix, it's really good we should petition Netflix to make more seasons of it.

[@slobdog7394]

Was a great series but I’m thinking there going to struggle getting the same director

[@eldude831]

The audio book on this guy is awesome

[@LtColShingSides]

There's a series on Netflix called Marco Polo that takes place during Kublai Khan rule. It's pretty good

[@MeldinX2]

It is and it really needs a 3rd season! :D

[@MarioStingerPerpetualTraveller]

Damn, so many channels, how many hours you have in a week?