Kublai Khan (Mongol leader)

Kublai Khan was a Mongol ruler who lived from 1215 to 1294. He was a grandson of Genghis Khan and became the founder of the Yuan Dynasty in China. Kublai expanded the Mongol Empire across Asia and established a centralized government in China, blending Mongol and Chinese cultures. His reign marked a period of significant economic growth, cultural exchange, and increased contact between East and West. As a leader, he promoted commerce, arts, and improvements in infrastructure, helping to unify a vast territory and leaving a lasting impact on Chinese history.