Metal Stirrups
One of the main technologies that were used by the Mongols doesn’t have a clearly defined history. Nobody knows who invented metal stirrups, but they were widely introduced in the Khan’s army as part of their battles. Stirrups typically meant that soldiers could ride their horses with two free hands, meaning crossbows could be used even by men or horseback, and not just those on the ground. This was not something rival forces were able to implement.
Metal Stirrups
Warrior Life
Mongol warrior life was by no means an easy one, and those who managed to stick to Genghis Khan’s rules had a better experience at the end of the day. Some of these rules were bizarre and harsh, while others don’t make much practical sense in the modern context. Many strategies are still in circulation today, and have paved the way for countless battles in modern history, plenty of which were inspired by Khan and his legendary approach.
Warrior Life
