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Kublai Khan

Another post of Cusco music and a history lesson .

I read a book many years ago in my early 20s and fell in love with Genghis Khan, a man
so dedicated and ruthless yet tender and loving and fearless.

Kublai Khan
[kOO'blī kän]
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Cusco – Ancient Journeys

Kublai Khan , 1215–94, Mongol emperor, founder of the Yüan dynasty of China. From 1251 to 1259 he led military campaigns in S China. He succeeded (1260) his brother Mongke (Mangu) as khan of the empire that their grandfather Jenghiz Khan had founded.

The empire reached its greatest territorial extent with Kublai's final defeat (1279) of the Sung dynasty of China; however, his campaigns against Japan (see kamikaze), Myanmar, Vietnam, and Indonesia failed. Kublai's rule as the overlord of the Mongol empire was nominal except in Mongolia and China.

He recruited men of all nations for his civil service, but only Mongols were permitted to hold the highest government posts.

He promoted economic prosperity by rebuilding the Grand Canal, repairing public granaries, and extending highways.

He fostered Chinese scholarship and arts. Although he favored Tibetan Buddhism (Lamaism), other religions (except Taoism) were tolerated.

Kublai encouraged foreign commerce, and his magnificent capital at Cambuluc (now Beijing) was visited by several Europeans, notably Marco Polo, who described it. It was long thought to be the city Xanadu, featured in Coleridge's poem Kubla Khan. Kublai's name is also spelled Khubilai, Kubilai, Koublai, and Kubla.

Enjoy with love,
Eve

9 Replies to “Kublai Khan”

  1. Hi Eve,I enjoy this very much and I have saved the pictures for making a video of this. G-Force will do nice things with this sound. I like the sound of this.Good post to as usual :)I have read that book also when I was young and I learn a lot about that history.LoveTruus

  2. HI Truus,Thank you for commenting and enjoying my post.. The music is happy also which I find odd since this era was cruel most times.Love and hugs Eve

  4. Hello Eve,That was an interesting thing to read before going to bed… :star:Take careElmar

  5. I read a few years ago about Dżyngis Khan. The uncommon politician and the commander. In that time najgenialniejszy strategist. He captured huge territories. Thanks to you I started remembering old times. Thanks……

  6. This is very interesting, Eve, I am wondering what made you interested in posting this, I love it. Your so creative and full of information!Love,Sarah

  7. HI Everyone.I am really happy you all enjoy this history music lesson 🙂 I too loved it and remembered the book I read of him and how I fell in love with this man 🙁 the mold was broken after him I suppose :)It’s funny how a song can lead to history and to memories for all.Thanks for reading and enjoying and REMEMBERINGLoveEve

  9. Hi Devil.I am happy you are enjoying it and stopping by to read my blog :)thanks so much Eve

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