Backfires | Ghengis Khan Destroys the Khwarazmian Empire

Published: July 9, 2019, 7 a.m.

Ghengis Khan is often thought of as the most brutal and savage of all ancient conquerors. He rose to power by uniting the nomadic tribes of East Asia and launching gruesome invasions. However, this reputation did not scare Inalchuq, the governor of the Khwarazmian Empire. For when Ghengis sent a caravan of men carrying goods for trade, Inalchuq ordered his army to attack. This decision backfired like no other.