This man was elected by a kuriltai held at Shang-Tu, and defeated his rival to the throne, Arigboge.
This man was elected by a kuriltai held at Shang-Tu, and defeated his rival to the throne, Arigboge. While paper money had been in use since the Sung dynasty, this man made it the sole currency in his nation. He divided his nation into four categories of nationalities, with han-jen and Man-tzu being inferior to the se-mu jen. This ruler succeeded his brother Mongke. Il Milione is partially an account of Marco Polo's experiences in this man's court. His descent from Genghis Khan has been disputed, but he did bring Mongol rule to a nation he unified. For 10 points, name this founder of the Yuan dynasty in China.
This man was elected by a kuriltai held at Shang-Tu, and defeated his rival to the throne, Arigboge.
{Kublai} Khan or {Kuhbilai} Khan or {Kubla} Khan