This ruler's chief justice was Shigi Qutuqu, and he also appointed the minister Yelü Chucai. An account of travels to this ruler's court was published as the Journey to the West of the Taoist monk Kiu Chang Chun. This promulgator of the Yasa law code was served by the general Jebe, who died soon after a victory at the Battl
This ruler's chief justice was Shigi Qutuqu, and he also appointed the minister Yelü Chucai. An account of travels to this ruler's court was published as the Journey to the West of the Taoist monk Kiu Chang Chun. This promulgator of the Yasa law code was served by the general Jebe, who died soon after a victory at the Battle of the Kalka River. A prime source for this ruler's life is a Secret History, and he rose to power by allying with the Kerait ruler Toghrul before fighting a power struggle with Jamuka. This ruler conquered the Khwarezmid Empire and invaded the Tangut kingdom of Western Xia. This man's general Subotai would go on to serve his son and successor, Ogëdëi. For 10 points, name this conqueror, born Temüjin, who united the steppe tribes and founded the Mongol Empire.
This ruler's chief justice was Shigi Qutuqu, and he also appointed the minister Yelü Chucai.
Genghis Khan [or Chinggis Khan or other reasonably close answers; accept Temüjin before it is read]