2. Kublai Khan establishes new dynasty in China Kublai Khan, grandson of the great conqueror Genghis Khan, extended the rule of the Mongol Empire into China after he defeated Song forces in several bloody battles. In 1279, the mighty Khan established a new dynasty in China called the Yuan. Art and science have flourished under Yuan leadership, and business and cultural exchange have grown. Who's who in the most powerful clan of the 1200's? Click here to get acquainted.
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