19. The Mongols - Terror of the Steppe (Part 2)
Summary
This episode details the reign of Ögedei Khan, who succeeded Genghis Khan and established the capital Karakorum while expanding the Mongol Empire’s infrastructure. It covers the devastating invasions of Russia, Poland, and Hungary, which were halted only by Ögedei’s death and the subsequent succession crisis. The narrative concludes with the rise of Möngke Khan and William of Rubruck’s account of religious debates at the Mongol court.
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