MONGOLIAN HISTORY
 
The Formation of the Mongol Khanligs

At the beginning of the 12th century, due to various developments in the Mongolian society, several Khanates, or small Kingdoms were formed. Khanates of Khereyids and Naimans were located in the basin of the three rivers and Altai Mountains. Confederation of three Merkid Khanates stretched along the Selenge river in the north. There was a big Khanate of Tatar tribes by the lake of Buir in the east. The Onggud tribal confederation was situated in the South of Mongolia. All Mongol Khanligs were setup in 1130's, in the form of confederation of Khanates. Khabula, a descendant of a noble Mongol Dynasty, became the first Khaan of the All Mongol Khanlig. After his death, Khabula Khaan's grandson Yesugei ruled the Mongol Khanlig. Years of discord and ruthless feuds followed Yesugei's death in 1170. Confederation of Khanates fell apart. In the long and grueling battle for power one man distinguished himself as a man of remarkable will, intelligence and leadership talent. Temujin, the son of Yesugei and great-grandson of Khabula Khaan, was the man, who was able to unite the Mongol tribes and revive the confederation of All Mongol Khanligs.

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