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Temüjin's Campaign Against the Merkits

Type Event Region Mongolian steppe Time c. 1196

Around 1196, Temüjin allied with Wang Khan and others to campaign against the Merkit tribe, aiming to strike a long-standing enemy and expand his pow…

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  1. c. 1196Mongolian steppe · Mongolian steppeTemüjin joined with Wang Khan and allied tribes to muster forces for an attack on the Merkit pastures.
  2. c. 1196Mongolian steppe · Mongolian steppeThe coalition forces penetrated deep into Merkit territory, defeated their resistance, captured people and livestock, and dealt a heavy blow to Merkit power.
  3. c. 1196Mongolian steppe · Mongolian steppeTemüjin distributed spoils and surrendered people according to Mongol custom, further integrating newly submitted tribes and expanding his direct forces.

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