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 There are several direct descendants of Genghis Khan, and their impact can be observed throughout Eurasia and South Asia. One of them was Shah Jahan, the famous Mughal emperor who oversaw the Taj Mahal's construction. [([[https://courses.lumenlearning.com/atd-tcc-worldciv2/chapter/mughal-empire-history/|Lumen]])]
+===== End Of Golden Islamic Age =====
+The Mongols utterly devastated Baghdad in 1258, marking the end of the Islamic Golden Age. They destroyed Baghdad's history of knowledge as part of their deconstruction of the city, and the Tigris river was reported to have flowed black from all of the ink from the books that were tossed in its waters. [([[https://www.thegreatcoursesdaily.com/the-mongol-sack-of-baghdad-in-1258/|thegreatcoursesdaily]])]
+===== Not Washing Clothes =====
+The Mongols did not believe in washing their own garments since it polluted the water and disrupted the water cycle. [([[https://www.reddit.com/r/todayilearned/comments/1ly2rj/til_people_of_the_mongol_empire_never_washed/|Reddit]])]
+===== Death Toll =====
+World War II was the bloodiest conflict in human history; nevertheless, the Mongol invasions were almost as lethal, despite the fact that the world population was just one-fifth of what it was during WWII. They were responsible for the deaths of as many as 40 million people. [([[https://www.history.com/news/10-things-you-may-not-know-about-genghis-khan|History]])]
+===== Horses Not Only For Transportation =====
+During a campaign, soldiers were given limited rations and were trained to go for days at a time without eating. Their horses were not only their mode of transportation, but also, in times of need, a source of food, water, and warmth. [([[https://www.historyonthenet.com/what-did-the-mongols-eat|Historynet]])]
+===== Silk Armor =====
+Mongols wore silk clothes, despite the fact that they were not fashionistas. To defend themselves from arrows, they would wear a silk shirt under their armor. The silk threads would mesh around the arrowhead, making arrow removal more hygienic and less harmful. [([[https://www.quora.com/Why-did-ancient-Mongol-warriors-wear-silk-vests|Quora]])]
+===== Ger =====
+A nomadic civilization like the Mongols required the development of movable dwellings. The ger appears. A ger was a simple, prefabricated dwelling made of wood, pelts, and ropes. Men, women, and the old each had their own quarters. [([[https://ich.unesco.org/en/RL/traditional-craftsmanship-of-the-mongol-ger-and-its-associated-customs-00872|Unesco]])]
+===== Great Hunt =====
+During the winter, a grand hunt would be summoned, with the Khan leading the charge with the first kill. From March through October, it is illegal to kill animals. [([[https://medium.com/mbreads/genghis-khan-the-emperor-of-all-men-b4fdf8179841|Medium]])]

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