What happened in 1206?
11 recorded events in 1206, including 4 in wars & conflicts, 2 in people and 2 in empires & countries.
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Major Events 1
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Genghis Khan founds the Mongol Empire
Temüjin is proclaimed Genghis Khan, unifying the Mongol tribes and launching the largest contiguous empire in history.
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Wars & Conflicts 4
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Mongol invasions and conquests
Series of Mongol invasions and conquests (1206–1405)
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Battle of Rodosto
Battle in 1206 in modern-day Turkey
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Siege of Kars
13th century siege
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Battle of Jhelum
1206 khokhar rebellion against Muhammad Ghori
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People 2
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John X of Constantinople died
Patriarch of Constantinople from 5 August 1198 to April/May 1206
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al-Jazari died
Mathematician and engineer from Jazira, Artuqid State (1164–1206)
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Religion & Belief Systems 1
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Monastery of San Tommaso dei Borgognoni
Church
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Architecture & Engineering 1
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Monastery of Prouille
Dominican monastery located in Aude, France
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Empires & Countries 2
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Mongol Empire founded
Mongol Empire was founded, with its capital at Karakorum.
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Delhi Sultanate founded
Delhi Sultanate was founded, with its capital at Delhi.
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