Batu Khan

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1. When was Batu Khan born?Circa 1205
2. When did Batu Khan die?1255
3. What is the family lineage?Grandson of Genghis Khan and son of Jochi
4. Who was Batu Khan?Batu Khan was the grandson of Genghis Khan and the son of his eldest son, Jochi. He became a powerful leader and founded the Golden Horde around 1240.
5. What was the Golden Horde?The Golden Horde was a large state created by Batu Khan that lasted about 250 years. It included places like Kievan Rus', Volga Bulgaria, Cumania, and parts of the Caucasus.

Ulus of Jochi: The westernmost khanate of the Mongol Empire, founded by Batu Khan, also known as the Golden Horde.
Kievan Rus': A medieval East Slavic state that served as the precursor to modern Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus, heavily influenced by Mongol rule.
Mongol Empire: The vast contiguous empire established by Genghis Khan and his successors, which at its peak spanned from Eastern Europe to East Asia.