Genghis Khan Collection

Genghis Khan (c. 1158 - 1227)
Genghis Khan (c.1158 - 1227), born Temujin, the founder and first Great Khan (Emperor) of the Mongol Empire, which became the largest contiguous empire in history after his death

Jalal al-Din Khwarazm-Shah crossing the rapid Indus river, escaping Chinggis Khan and his army, 1597-1600. Found in the collection of British Museum

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Genghis Khan leading the Mongols. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Map showing the Empire of Jengis Khan, or Genghis Khan, at his death, 1227, 1936
7125150 Map showing the Empire of Jengis Khan, or Genghis Khan, at his death, 1227, 1936; (add.info.: Map showing the Empire of Jengis Khan, or Genghis Khan, at his death, 1227)

Scenography: costume of the character of Genghis Khan (1155-1226) for Voltaire's play "The Orphan of
FGL5473748 Scenography: costume of the character of Genghis Khan (1155-1226) for Voltaire's play "The Orphan of China" depicted for the first time in 1755

Map of Asia from death of emperor Genghis Khan (1227) to british colonization attempts in 1849
ELD4924616 Map of Asia from death of emperor Genghis Khan (1227) to british colonization attempts in 1849) Engraving from Houze's "Atlas Universel"

Battle between Mongol Emperor Genghis Khan and Sultan of Khwarezm, 14th century (manuscript)
BEN5464427 Battle between Mongol Emperor Genghis Khan and Sultan of Khwarezm, 14th century (manuscript); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Genghis Khan, born Temujin, was the founder and Great Khan of the Mongol Empire
1578744 Genghis Khan, born Temujin, was the founder and Great Khan of the Mongol Empire; (add.info.: Genghis Khan, born Temujin)

Hulagu Khan, astrologer and astronomer, at the Observatory. Miniature from Shahnama... 15th century Creator: Anonymous
Hulagu Khan, astrologer and astronomer, at the Observatory. Miniature from Shahnama-i Changizi by Shams al-din Kashani, 15th century. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Hulagu Khan at a party. Miniature from Jami al-tawarikh (Universal History), ca 1430. Creator: Anonymous
Hulagu Khan at a party. Miniature from Jami al-tawarikh (Universal History), ca 1430. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Hulagu Khan and Courtiers. Miniature from Jami al-tawarikh (Universal History), ca 1430. Creator: Anonymous
Hulagu Khan and Courtiers. Miniature from Jami al-tawarikh (Universal History), ca 1430. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Portrait de Henri-Louis Lekain (1728-1778), dans le rôle de Gengis-Khan de "l'Orphelin de... 1769
Portrait de Henri-Louis Lekain (1728-1778), dans le role de Gengis-Khan de "l'Orphelin de la Chine", tragedie de Voltaire, 1769

Tayang Khan Presented with the Head of the Mongol Leader Ong Khan (Miniature from Jami al-tawarikh (Universal History), c. 1596. Found in the collection of the The David Collection

Mongolia, Tov Province, Tsonjin Boldog. A 40m tall statue of Genghis Khan on horseback stands on top of The Genghis Khan Statue Complex and Museum

Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue. Erdene, Tov province, Mongolia

Genghis Khan Statue Complex from above. Erdene, Tov province, Mongolia

Battle between the Khwarezmian army and the Mongols. Miniature from Jami al-tawarikh (Universal His)
Battle between the Khwarezmian army and the Mongols. Miniature from Jami al-tawarikh (Universal History), ca 1430. Found in the collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Dream-vision of Genghis Khan (From: Jean Hayton, Fleur des histoires de la terre d Orient), c. 1410
Dream-vision of Genghis Khan (From: Jean Hayton, Fleur des histoires de la terre d Orient), c.1410. Found in the collection of the New York Public Library

Genghis Khan (Djengiz Khan, 1162-1227) prepares the war: Priest John and the messengers of Genghis Khan who confessed
JLJ4663586 Genghis Khan (Djengiz Khan, 1162-1227) prepares the war: Priest John and the messengers of Genghis Khan who confessed his orders to them

Death of Genghis-Khan - in "The Book of Wonders"(Devisement of the World)
LSE4102434 Death of Genghis-Khan - in " The Book of Wonders" (Devisement of the World, Il Milione) by Marco Polo (1254-1324) reproduced beginning 20th

Representation of the nephews of Genghis Khan Persian miniature taken from "
JLJ4587511 Representation of the nephews of Genghis Khan Persian miniature taken from " Jami al-tawarikh" (Jami al tawarikh) or " World History" by historian Rashid al-din (al din)

Ms Fr 2810 f. 69, Tax raised by Genghis Khan on salt, sugar and spices in the city of Quinsay
1750976 Ms Fr 2810 f.69, Tax raised by Genghis Khan on salt, sugar and spices in the city of Quinsay, from Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c.1410-12 (tempera on vellum) by French School

L Orphelin De La Chine, Gengis-Kan (coloured engraving)
2797904 L Orphelin De La Chine, Gengis-Kan (coloured engraving) by Geffroy, Edmond A.F. (1804-95) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: L Orphelin De La Chine, Gengis-Kan)

Capture of Peking by the Mongols, 1215 (chromolitho)
2783006 Capture of Peking by the Mongols, 1215 (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Capture of Peking by the Mongols, 1215)

The court of Mongolian Emperor Genghis Khan (1162-1227)
JLJ4657675 The court of Mongolian Emperor Genghis Khan (1162-1227), representing the Persian Miniature Center from " Jami al-Tawarikh" (Jami al-Tawarikh) (or Universal History)

Death of Chinghiz Khan (engraving)
3629388 Death of Chinghiz Khan (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of Chinghiz Khan)

Yurt of Genghis Khan (engraving)
3647285 Yurt of Genghis Khan (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Yurt of Genghis Khan)

Apotheosis of Napoleon I (1769-1821) (coloured engraving)
CHT192918 Apotheosis of Napoleon I (1769-1821) (coloured engraving) by Georgin, D. (fl.1840); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

View of the Royal Court of the Palace of Genghis Khan. Scenography for the ballet
LRI4627939 View of the Royal Court of the Palace of Genghis Khan. Scenography for the ballet Gengis-Khan. 1830 (lithography) by Sanquirico

Representation of Mongolian Emperor Genghis Khan (Djengiz Khan, 1162-1227) with his sons
JLJ4658762 Representation of Mongolian Emperor Genghis Khan (Djengiz Khan, 1162-1227) with his sons. Persian miniature taken from " Jami al-Tawarikh" (Jami al tawarikh)

Portrait of Genghis Khan (Temudjin, 1167-1227), founder of the Mongolian Empire
GIA4787609 Portrait of Genghis Khan (Temudjin, 1167-1227), founder of the Mongolian Empire. In " Sebastien Munster Universal Cosmography" Bale 1588

Portrait of Genghis Khan (Temudjin, 1167-1227), founder of the Mongolian Empire
LSE4313869 Portrait of Genghis Khan (Temudjin, 1167-1227), founder of the Mongolian Empire. Spanish illustration from the beginning of the 20th century

Ms Fr 2810 f. 33, Marco Polo in the battle between Genghis Khan and his uncle Nouern
1750430 Ms Fr 2810 f.33, Marco Polo in the battle between Genghis Khan and his uncle Nouern, illustration from Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c.1410-12 (tempera on vellum) by French School

Ms Fr 2810 f. 200v, Genghis Khan escapes his enemies by hiding in the bushes, from Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c
1742055 Ms Fr 2810 f.200v, Genghis Khan escapes his enemies by hiding in the bushes, from Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c.1410-12 (tempera on vellum) by French School

View of the royal tent of Genghis Khan. Scenography for the ballet Gengis-Khan
LRI4627951 View of the royal tent of Genghis Khan. Scenography for the ballet Gengis-Khan. 1830 (lithography) by Sanquirico

Portrait of Genghis Khan (Temudjin, 1167-1227), founder of the Mongolian Empire
JLJ4641079 Portrait of Genghis Khan (Temudjin, 1167-1227), founder of the Mongolian Empire. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Genghis Khan (Temudjin)

Portrait of Genghis Khan, with a Youth in Attendance, c. 1803-4 (oil on canvas)
1196698 Portrait of Genghis Khan, with a Youth in Attendance, c.1803-4 (oil on canvas) by Mihr Ali (fl.1795-1830); 289x133 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Representation of Genghis Khan (1162-1227) making alliances
JLJ4578819 Representation of Genghis Khan (1162-1227) making alliances. Persian miniature taken from " Jami al-tawarikh" (Jami al tawarikh)

Portrait of Genghis Khan (Temudjin, 1167-1227), founder of the Mongolian Empire
GIA4753539 Portrait of Genghis Khan (Temudjin, 1167-1227), founder of the Mongolian Empire. Chinese wood engraving. by Chinese School; Private Collection; (add.info)

Mongolian Emperor Genghis Khan (1167-1227) on his throne in a camp near Ilmil with his
JLJ4657670 Mongolian Emperor Genghis Khan (1167-1227) on his throne in a camp near Ilmil with his grandsons Quibalai and Hule Gu Persian miniature taken from Jami al-Tawarikh (Jami al tawarikh)

Portrait of Henri-Louis Lekain (1728-1778) as Genghis Khan in the play... End of 1750s
Portrait of Henri-Louis Lekain (1728-1778) as Genghis Khan in the play " L Orphelin de la Chine" by Voltaire, End of 1750s. Found in the collection of Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Timur Khan, ca 1625. Artist: Anonymous
Timur Khan, ca 1625. From a private collection

Bayezid I prisoned by Timur, before 1561. Artist: South German master (16th century)
Bayezid I prisoned by Timur, before 1561. From a private collection

Statue of Gengis, Mongol emperor, Badain Jaran Desert, Gobi Desert, Inner Mongolia, China, Asia

Genghis Khan, Mongol warrior and conqueror, (1780). Artist: Pierre Duflos
Genghis Khan, Mongol warrior and conqueror, (1780). Genghis Khan (c1162-1227) founded what would become the largest contiguous empire in history

Ghenghis Khan in combat. Miniature from Jami al-tawarikh (Universal History), ca 1430. Artist: Anonymous
Ghenghis Khan in combat. Miniature from Jami al-tawarikh (Universal History), ca 1430. Found in the collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

The Flight of Mstislav Mstislavich after the Battle of the Kalka, 1223 (From Illustrated Karamzin) Artist: Chorikov
The Flight of Mstislav Mstislavich after the Battle of the Kalka, 1223 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Seated statue of Chingis Khan at the Parliament Building in Ulan Bator, 2005. Artist: Anonymous
Seated statue of Chingis Khan at the Parliament Building in Ulan Bator, 2005

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"Genghis Khan: The Conqueror and Visionary Leader" Genghis Khan, also known as Djengiz Khan, was a legendary figure who left an indelible mark on history. Born in 1162, he rose from humble beginnings to become the founder and first Great Khan of the Mongol Empire. One notable event in Genghis Khan's life was Jalal al-Din Khwarazm-Shah's daring escape across the rapid Indus river to evade him and his formidable army. This incident showcased Genghis Khan's military prowess and determination. Another captivating depiction is found in a miniature painting titled "Tayang Khan Presented with the Head of the Mongol Leader Ong Khan. " Created by Miskina around 1596, this artwork captures the brutal nature of warfare during that era. Today, visitors can witness Genghis Khan's enduring legacy through impressive monuments such as the 40-meter tall equestrian statue located in Tsonjin Boldog, Mongolia. This awe-inspiring sculpture showcases his commanding presence and symbolizes his lasting impact on Mongolian culture. In preparation for war, Genghis Khan sought counsel from various sources like Priest John and messengers who conveyed his orders. A fascinating miniature from Marco Polo's "The Book of Wonders" depicts this intriguing aspect of his leadership style. However, it is essential to acknowledge both sides of history. One such representation shows prisoners captured by Genghis Kahn being thrown into cauldrons while surrounded by traditional Mongolian tents. These images remind us that conquest often came at a great cost. Genghis Kahn passed away in 1227 but continued to be remembered throughout centuries. His nephews are depicted in Persian miniatures showcasing their influence after his death. Additionally, records show how he levied taxes on salt, sugar, and spices within cities like Quinsay (now Hangzhou, China).