Kublai Khan
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was born in 1216, he was the grandson of the
great conqueror Genghis Khan. Kublai founded the Mongol or Yuan Dynasty
that ruled China from 1279 to 1368. He began to play a major role in the
consolidation of Mongol power in 1251. Kublai was the son of Tolui and
brother of the fourth Great- Khan , ....
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.... Cambulac attracted an international group of courageous men. One of
these men included the famous Venetian Marco Polo. Kublai Khan did much
to encourage the advancement of literature and arts as well. He was a
devout Buddhist. Kublai also made Buddhism the state religion during his
dynasty. Although Buddhism was the main religion, during his reign many
other religions evolved and were tolerated.
Kublai moved the Mongol capital from Cambulac to the place closer
to Beijing. From th ....
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