What would have happened if Genghis Khan had invaded India?

In 1215 A.D, Genghis Khan, the ruler of Mongolia, sent a pretty looking gift basket to Ala Ud-Din Mohammad, the ruler of the neighboring Khwarezmian Empire. read more

Genghis Khan happened to them. And they were not alone. When Genghis Khan invaded Baghdad in 1258, he turned what was then fertile plain into a freaking desert. Baghdad has still not recovered,760 years after the Mongol invasion. 7 centuries. Genghis was, what the Bible calls, Armageddon. read more

India's climate is the diametric opposite of Mongolia's climate. That is hot and wet versus cold and dry. Genghis Khan's troops would have suffered horribly (both horses and men) in most parts of India. The humid air was a real"dampener" (pun intended) for Mongol bows. read more

After pursuing Jalal ad-Din into India from Samarkand and defeating him at the battle of Indus in 1221, Genghis Khan sent two tumens (20,000 soldiers) under commanders Dorbei the Fierce and Bala to continue the chase. read more

As Sparten and Omar said, Genghis Khan invaded India. In spring-summer 1221 he chased Sultan Jalal-ad-Din to the Indus river and destroyed the last of the Sultan's forces there (although Jalal-ad-Din himself escaped). read more