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Scenarios about 'ogedei'

The second Great Khan of the Mongol Empire who ruled from 1229 to 1241 as the third son and designated successor of Genghis Khan. Under Ogedei's leadership, the Mongol Empire expanded significantly into Eastern Europe and continued its conquests in China, establishing a stable imperial administration and postal system. His unexpected death potentially altered the course of history, as it forced Mongol commanders to withdraw from Europe for the kurultai (leadership election), possibly saving Western Europe from conquest.

What If the Mongols Had Conquered Europe?

Exploring how European and world history would have unfolded if the Mongol Empire had extended its conquests throughout Europe in the 13th century.