Mongols[a] are an East Asian ethnic group native to Mongolia and China (Inner Mongolia and other 11 autonomous territories), as well as the republics of Buryatia and Kalmykia in Russia. …

Nov 29, 2025 · Owing to wars and migrations, Mongols are found throughout Central Asia. Mongols form the bulk of the population of independent Mongolia, and they constitute about …

Originating from the Mongolian Plateau, these nomadic warriors, led by the legendary Genghis Khan, forged one of the most expansive empires in the world – the Mongol Empire.

Jun 21, 2019 · At its peak, the Mongol Empire covered the largest contiguous territory in history. Led at first by Genghis Khan, the empire lasted from the 13th century until the 14th century. …

Nov 11, 2019 · The Mongols were pastoral nomads of the Asian steppe who herded sheep, goats, horses, camels, and yaks. These tribes moved according to the seasons and lived in …

Today, Mongols reside primarily in Mongolia and Inner Mongolia (a region of China), where traditional nomadic herding, deep reverence for nature, and a rich oral heritage remain integral …

Mongols (ethnic Mongolian speakers) are descendants of the people unified by the great Inner Asian conqueror Genghis Khan before his death in 1227. Today Mongols live primarily in …

The Mongol Empire was the largest contiguous empire in history.

For centuries, the Mongols had lived on the steppes (pronounced "steps") or plains of Central Asia, herding sheep and occasionally raiding other tribes. There was little to distinguish them …

What led to the conquests? Why were they successful? Why did the Mongols begin their conquests?