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reserved government jobs for mongols
I think because to further limit chinese influence ,the Mongols welcomed a strong foreign presence in china
Not that large
They referred to him as Sesten Khan
The Mongols were and still are excellent horsemen. With numerous horsemen who were also excellent archers with superior bows from water buffalo horn, they were able to shoot proficiently while galloping. Ghenghis Khan was able to conquer vast lands this way. His grandson, Kublai Khan, was advised by a conquered Chinese wiseman that Mongols could conquer by horseback, they couldn't govern by horseback. So Kublai Khan established a capital inside what is China today. For this reason, he is not well-liked by modern Mongolians because he moved out of the motherland.
The Yuan social classes were divided into four groups: at the top was mongols. Next was foreigners, then came northern chinese. At the bottom was southern chinese.
reserved government jobs for mongols
He did not trust the Chinese people.
The Mongols did not had much experience with government. But the Chinese had a lot of experience. Kublai kept some of the Chinese governing traditions. For example, he built is capital at Beijing, using Chinese styles. He also declared himself emperor, beginning the Yuan Dynasty. The Chinese were familiar with such steps. Taking these steps made it easier for Kublai to control China. However, Kublai did not let Chinese people gain political power. He kept political power for Mongols. He ended the testing system for choosing government officials. Only Mongols and trusted foreigners could get important positions. The Mongols limited Chinese people to minor jobs with little power.
I think because to further limit chinese influence ,the Mongols welcomed a strong foreign presence in china
Yuan Dynasty after Kublai Khan's death-began to fade, families argued over who would rule & Chinese rebels overthrew the Mongols
I think because to further limit chinese influence ,the Mongols welcomed a strong foreign presence in china
The Song Dynasty was overthrown by the Mongols, led by Kublai Khan, in 1279. This marked the end of the Southern Song Dynasty and the beginning of the Yuan Dynasty in China.
Mongols avoided imposing their beliefs on the Chinese and adopted Buddhism and Taoism.
Mongols avoided imposing their beliefs on the Chinese and adopted Buddhism and Taoism.
Not that large
Other Mongols that he trusted and some Mongols were his relatives.