Genghis khan Genghis khan was founder and first khan of the Mongol Empire. He was born about 1155 on the bank of the river of Onon. His first name was Temujin. His parents was Esugey- bagatur and Oelun. The childhood was difficult:the father killed, the relatives left his family alone. One of the relatives held him captive for several years.Temujin fled, married and made best friends. Then from 1202 to 1227 he conquered China, Central Asia, the Caucasus and Eastern Europe.In 1206 he was elected khan and got the name Genghis khan. In 1227 he suddenly fell ill after falling from his horse and died. The location of his grave is still unknown. People call him a great commander and a wise khan. I respect him very much for courage, intelligence and justice.