Kublai Khan (Emperor)

Kublai Khan (1215–1294) was a Mongolian emperor and the grandson of Genghis Khan. He founded the Yuan Dynasty in China, becoming its first emperor, and he played a crucial role in uniting the Mongol Empire's vast territories. Kublai promoted trade, culture, and the arts, and he is known for welcoming different religions and cultures. His reign marked a significant period of interaction between East and West, exemplified by the travels of Marco Polo. Kublai Khan's legacy includes the expansion of Mongolian influence in Asia and the establishment of a centralized Chinese government under Mongol rule.