Although known for creating an incredible empire, Genghis Khan’s success did not come without some sacrifices. His dominance is emphasized by most history books, but often historians leave out that he used cruel and harsh methods to keep his own armed forces in check. Some of the lesser known facts about his reign is that he introduced very strict rules to be able to control the individuals that followed him on his conquests. Some of these were as bizarre as they come and didn’t just apply to when they were out in battle. Defiance wasn’t an option, and often even the people who spoke out about the harsh codes had to pay with their lives.
Khan’s Secret Desire
Upon his death in the early 11th century, Genghis Khan was revered as one of the greatest rulers of all time. Mourners gathered to pay tribute to his achievement, with many assuming that his legions of followers were going to construct the grandest tomb imaginable to house his body. As it turned out, Khan wasn’t interested in displaying extravagance upon his death, which was a secret he kept close to his heart while in power.