Kubilai Khan

Kublai Khan was a Mongolian leader and the grandson of Genghis Khan, who played a crucial role in expanding the Mongol Empire in the 13th century. He founded the Yuan Dynasty in China, becoming its first emperor and ruling from 1271 to 1294. Kublai Khan is known for promoting trade, culture, and technology, bridging Eastern and Western worlds. He encouraged the famous traveler Marco Polo to visit his court, which helped enhance cultural exchange. His reign marked a significant period of economic and cultural development in China, blending Mongolian and Chinese traditions.