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

Published on 09/15/2021
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Expertly Firing Arrows

It’s one thing to know how to be a good archer, and another to become an expert in the field. Bowmanship was important to Khan, who needed his army to be able to fire arrows even while they were riding their horses. Ample arrows were produced and made available to the army, and those who couldn’t fire them were discharged or disposed of without as much as a single word to the general public.

Expertly Firing Arrows

Expertly Firing Arrows

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Horse Partnership

Genghis Khan made a big point about his warriors getting well acquainted with their horses. Soldiers that did not value their horses as they value themselves faced a stern reaction from him, which often came with harsh consequences. Historians suggest that most soldiers had to know how to take care of up to five horses at a time, which should be well taken care of and should be ready for battle whenever they are called up.

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Horse Partnership

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