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Alliance Between Temüjin and Ong Khan

Type Event Region Mongolian Steppe Time c. 1196

Around 1196, Temüjin and Kereit leader Ong Khan (Toghril) reaffirmed their father-son alliance, jointly campaigning against the Tatars and attacking …

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  1. c. 1196Mongolian Steppe · Mongolian SteppeTemüjin sent envoys to Ong Khan to mutually recognize their adoptive father-son bond, consolidating their political ties and laying the foundation for joint military action.
  2. c. 1196Mongolian Steppe · Mongolian SteppeTemüjin and Ong Khan's allied forces attacked the Tatars to avenge Temüjin's father and weaken a long-standing enemy; spoils and captives were divided after the battle according to merit.
  3. c. 1196Mongolian Steppe · Mongolian SteppeAfter the Tatar campaign, Temüjin used Ong Khan's military strength to continue pressuring the Merkits, further expanding his influence.

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