Merkit Raid on Temüjin's Camp (1177)

Timeline

1. 1177Near Temüjin's camp · Mongolian PlateauLearning that Temüjin's power was growing, the Merkit tribe organized cavalry to raid his camp from the northeast, plundering livestock and carrying off women and children—including Temüjin's wife Börte—intensifying their old blood feud.
2. 1177–1178Kereit territory · Mongolian PlateauTemüjin sent envoys to Wang Khan of the Kereit and to his anda Jamukha, trading on old paternal ties and tribute gifts to secure a joint expedition; with combined efforts they finally attacked the Merkit camp and recovered Börte.