Kublai Khan: China’s Mongol Emperor

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Source/Further reading:
Biography’s succinct overview: www.biography.com/political-f...
History’s take: www.history.com/topics/china/...
BBC profile: www.bbc.com/news/magazine-198...
Britannica: www.britannica.com/biography/...
ThoughtCo: www.thoughtco.com/kublai-khan...
Ancient.eu: www.ancient.eu/Kublai_Khan/
Timeline of Mongol Conquests: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Mo...
Life of Genghis Khan: www.britannica.com/biography/...
www.history.com/topics/china/...
Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s poem: www.poetryfoundation.org/poem...
Ögedei Khan: www.ancient.eu/Ogedei_Khan/
UNESCO inscription of Xanadu: whc.unesco.org/en/list/1389/
Marco Polo’s life: www.biography.com/explorer/ma...
Genghis Khan’s genetic legacy: www.discovermagazine.com/the-...

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

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[@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.

[@gotzoman11]

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

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Elite Samurai elite Mameluke Paladin Elite Mangudai

[@hi-am-pat2k176]

Now imagine fighting the maharlika of the philipines

[@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

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Yeahhhhhhhhh

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

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Absolutely

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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

[@charliechen2045]

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

[@opegamin]

canceled. rip

[@projectvaporz]

this meme is dead

[@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.

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Dan Carlin says hold my beer...

[@Saztog1425]

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

[@hache4329]

Kublai: You have shown me Möngke…

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

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[@miguelmontenegro3520]

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

[@b.griffin317]

he should link up with Cnute.

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this meme is dead

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

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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.

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[@beandaddygi]

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

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[@MrTTuguldur]

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

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@Mantorras Montquilla i hate mongorians

[@justleftitblank918]

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

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

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

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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🙏

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

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@@itrrii6582 They got their revenge in the end.

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Who isn't?

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

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

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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

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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. 🤗💯💙

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Excellent analysis.

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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?

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I don't need sleep, I need answers!

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Great lecture 👍

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Really good video.

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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-

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I knew someone would bring this up.

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

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He already made that video

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Excellent 👍🏿

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

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I love the old world content the most

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

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

[@sinjun1973]

In Xanadu did Kublia Kahn a stately pleasure dome decree. Where off a sacred river ran through caverns measureless demand down to the summers sea. One of many lost cities.

[@sydhenderson6753]

ALPH the sacred river

[@virendersinghmann5887]

Excellent presentation. Thanks. U r able. Do grt homework. Wud u make a vid of what were the story of Mongols after Yr 1320 and their conquest of which countries, Wt was impact on Indian subcontinent? Thanks 👏

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

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i love these videos, making my brain wetter

[@loupiscanis9449]

Thank you

[@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

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@@farhanrahman7119 He make his grandfather proud

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No he just killed everyone else.

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@@HandleMyBallsKZbin mood.

[@jasdeepsingh7874]

Ashoka was decent.

[@Godzilla52]

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

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Another channel! I'm losing track of you are, Simon.

[@khrashingphantom9632]

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

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Could you please do a bio on Ip Man? Thank you :)

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The audio book on this guy is awesome

[@alexanderveritas]

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

[@mrfarenheit0323]

Great video but one small nitpick: Song Dynasty establishes issuing of paper money but yuan dynasty preserved and expanded the system

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NEW CHANNEL? took you a while this time

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

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Do Admiral Yi next

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1:49 Actually when I hear the name Kublai Khan the first thing I think of is the two book saga "Shike" written by Robert Shea.

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Hey Simon I was wondering if u can do a Bio on the Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie I Jah Rastafari !!! Btw love the content n keep up the great work we learn soo much from you ... Thank You Simon!!!

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Please make a video about Admiral Yi Sun Shin of Korea.

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Genghis Khan exists China: *we should have one of those*

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[@projectvaporz]

this meme is dead

[@Tulsenus]

no , mongol ruled it , its technically still mongol empire

[@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.🤣

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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

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

[@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

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

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Thanks for the background music of the famous tv series "Marco Polo"....I was kinda anticipating it Who else did that?!🤣🤣

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Excellent just seen the Netflix series

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Nice 👍

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You should do Santos Dummont!

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Can you do a video non the romanovs?? I would love to see that x

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Yes this is what I wanted!

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People always want what they can't get

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@@theparadigm8149 whose your favourite ruler then

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The guy in the thumbnail looks such like a chill guy