Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
Kublai Khan
Proper noun
/kuːˈblaɪ kɑːn/
Definition
Kublai Khan was the fifth Khagan of the Mongol Empire and the founder of the Yuan dynasty in China.
Examples
- Kublai Khan was a grandson of Genghis Khan.
- Under Kublai Khan’s rule, trade flourished along the Silk Road.
- Marco Polo visited Kublai Khan’s court and recorded his experiences.
Meaning
He is known for his significant role in extending the Mongol Empire and establishing a sophisticated and prosperous rule over China.
Synonyms
- Temüjin (another name for Genghis Khan, his grandfather)
- Great Khan
- Yuan Emperor
