The Bizarre Rules Genghis Khan’s Army Had To Abide By

Published on 09/15/2021
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The more outside land that was conquered, the more the Mongol army gained access to gold, silver, horses and even human capital in the form of slaves. These were to be paid for their services, but it would only be allowed once an enemy had been completely obliterated. There was a committee to dole out these perks, which many historians consider to be a primary motivator for the army’s success rate over the course of time.

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Carefully Distributing The Loot

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