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

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The fact that each soldier had more than one horse at their disposal meant that if one perished, the other could replace it right away. This meant that Khan’s warriors were always able to bounce back quickly after the battle, often even using multiple horses in order to overpower their competitors. Because Khan considered all animals to be a sign of wealth, anybody who couldn’t maintain multiple horses was not allowed closer to his inner circle.

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