Khubilai Khan

Khubilai Khan was the grandson of Genghis Khan and a prominent Mongol ruler who led the Yuan Dynasty in China from 1271 to 1294. He expanded the empire, unified China under Mongol rule, and promoted cultural and economic growth. Khubilai supported advancements in trade, architecture, and sciences, while also fostering interactions between East and West, notably through the travels of Marco Polo. His reign marked a significant period of cultural exchange and political stability in China under Mongol leadership, blending traditional Chinese institutions with Mongol governance.