Temüjin begins the Mongol tribal unification process (1179)

Timeline

1. 1179Upper Onon River · Mongolian PlateauRelying on Yesügei's old retainers and companions from his youth, Temüjin re-established a camp in the Onon River basin, winning followers' loyalty through fair distribution of spoils and protection of the weak, forming the core group for Mongol unification.
2. 1179–1180Camps in the eastern Mongolian Plateau · Mongolian PlateauThrough marriage and mutual military aid, Temüjin further connected with the Kereit, Khongirad, and other tribes, maintained a periodic alliance with Jamukha, and prepared to counter raids from hostile tribes such as the Merkits, as the unification process shifted from tribal self-preservation to regional integration.