Introduction
The Mongol empire was the second-largest historical empire after the British Empire. It served from 1206 to 1405. Its territories expanded from East Asia to central Europe with its founder, Genghis Khan. The Mongol military was very strong and managed to fight across most of its neighborhoods such as china, the Middle East, and some parts of Europe to expand its boundaries.
The impact of Pax Mongolica on Eurasia during the 13th Century
Pax Mongolica played a major role in facilitating the exchange of cultures as well as trade between the East, The West, and the Middle East. The Mongol empire is believed to have brought the plague, famous for the black deaths that swept through almost half the population in Eurasia. The black deaths that also affected the Middle East and Europe changed the political and social-economic history of Asia and Europe.
The Mongol impact on Eurasia can be attributed in three forms, the effect on Eurasia integration which they succeeded by introducing the plague, the Political imbalance that came as a result of overpowering of the European administration by Mongol’s strong army, the Mongol Empire took control of Eurasia and influenced their culture as well as the economy, they brought along their merchants to Europe and Asia under very tight security hence was able to trade with Eurasia. Finally, the Pax Mongolica was responsible for the integration of Eurasia.
During the Mongol empire trade routes were opened between Europe, Asia, and the Middle East together with Eurasia as well as mailing services intensified within the regions.
Conclusion
The Mongol empire was faced with problems after its founder, Genghis Khan died although he had divided his great empire into four to his sons, the Khans.
References
Brent, P. The Mongol Empire, Genghis Khan, His Triumph and His Legacy, London: Club Association, 1976.
Paul, D. Historical Dictionary of the Mongol World Empire, London: The scarecrow press, 2003.