What are the characteristics of the Mongol Empire?

they were typical nomads who happened to have the good fortune to get behind a forceful leader at the right time in history. in terms of longevity their “empire” was a flash in the pan compared to Rome, Chinese or Egyptian dynasties. true, they conquered a lot of area but couldn't hold China or Persia for even a century. read more

For all it’s modern characteristics (including paper money and letters of credit) the Mongol Empire suffered from the absence of its own productive economic system. Its wealth and continued viability was based on plunder and the taxation of the conquered. read more

The Mongol Empire had a lasting impact, unifying large regions, some of which (such as eastern and western Russia and the western parts of China) remain unified today, albeit under different rulership. read more

In the 12th century, various Turkic and Mongol-Tungusic tribes roamed the steppes of Mongolia. One of these tribes was the Mongols. Around the 1130, the Mongols emerged as a powerful tribe, defeating neighboring nomads and forcing the Jin Empire of Northern China to pay tribute. read more