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Challenge Continued . . . 8. The Ilkhanate
One of Genghis Khan's grandsons, Hulegü (c. 1217–1265), ruled the Ilkhanate. He conquered Persia and much of Asia Minor. One of his successors converted to Islam in 1295, and from 1335 onwards the khanate began to dissolve. The last claimant to the title of Ilkhan was killed about twenty years later. Shared hostility towards the Mamluks (Arab caliphs known for ruling Egypt and Syria) led to several attempts to establish an alliance between the Ilkhanate and the European states that were most active during the Crusades.
✱ Read a book where religion is important to the plot (tell us why) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in THE ILKHANATE (2 words minimum).
9. The Chagatai Khanate
The Chagatai Khanate takes its name from the second son of Genghis Khan, who was the first to rule this territory, which encompassed large swathes of Central Asia, then known as Transoxiana. It remained largely unchanged from 1220 to the end of the 17th century, but Chagatai's descendants had to contend with the other Mongol khans, becoming puppet rulers of the various powers that succeeded one another in the area. They eventually were forced to abandon part of Transoxiana, which had become predominantly Turkic, and create a new state called Moghulistan.
✱ Read a book by an author who is new to you OR finish a book you thought about abandoning (tell us why you wanted to stop & whether you are glad you finished it).
10. Moghulistan
In the mid-14th century, a descendant of the Chagatai family founded the new khanate in what is now Eastern Turkestan. It was theoretically intended to be a continuation of the Chagatai Khanate, but is commonly referred to as Moghulistan, as its members were believed to be pure Mongols (Mughals). The most important khan of this dynasty was Tughlugh Timur. Elected in 1347, he succeeded in reuniting his state with Transoxiana. From the 15th century, the Mughal khans were increasingly influenced by the Turks, even converting to Islam. Their territory steadily shrank, until it was confined to the Tarim River basin by the middle of the following century.
✱ Read a book with over 1347 reviews (share number) OR read a book by an author whose first and last initial is the same letter.
11. The Timurid Empire
Timur Barlas, known in Europe as Tamerlane (1336-1405), was a Muslim of Mongol origin. This skilled leader managed to conquer a vast empire that stretched from Anatolia (present-day Turkey) to the banks of the Ganges River in India, with its capital in Samarkand. His descendants, however, soon lost the area of Persia and divided the remaining territory into various emirates. Despite this, the early period of the Timurid Empire was an important time of development in both art and local culture. Some of the most beautiful monuments from that empire can be found in today's country of Uzbekistan.
✱ Read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter in TIMUR (share name) OR read a book where art or local culture is important to the plot (tell us how).
12. The Golden Horde
The term "Golden Horde" only began to be used by Russian chroniclers in the 16th century to indicate the northwestern part of the ancient Mongol Empire, and has remained in the usage of historians. The first ruler of this khanate was Batu Khan (1205-1255), one of Genghis Khan's grandsons. The khanate extended from Eastern Europe to Siberia but soon came into conflict with the various princes of Rus' and the Byzantine Empire. During the 15th century, the territory was divided into various khanates, which were progressively conquered by other states, particularly the Russian Empire. Only two managed to resist the Russians for centuries: the Crimean Khanate until 1783 and the Khanate of Kazakh until 1847.
✱ Read a book set in Russia (tell us where) OR read a book with a predominantly YELLOW cover (post cover).
13.The Mughals in India
Babur (1483-1530), a descendant of both Timur and Genghis Khan, started a conquest that began in the Fergana Valley and moved through part of northern India, thus beginning the Mughal Dynasty. This dynasty would rule the Indian subcontinent until 1858, although the empire slowly began to crumble in 1707. Like the Timurid Empire, the Mughal Empire also left its mark on local art and culture. The most significant Mughal monuments can be seen in what is now Rajasthan.
✱ Read a book set in India (tell us where) OR read a book set before 1858 (tell us when).
If you want to learn more about the areas mentioned in this challenge we have a few past challenges that would be interesting to check out.
Mongolia: Journey to the Asian Steppes
Rajasthan: The Kingdom of the Maharajas
Along the Silk Road: Uzbekistan
ParticipantsAugust
Barb ~ Completed
Bev(baglady)
Brenda ~ Completed
Catsalive ~ Completed
Claire
Ed
Frankie
Jan
Jonquil ~ Completed
Karen ♐
Meg ~ Completed
Olivermagnus
Patrizia ~ Completed
Ruth
Teri-k ~ Completed
Trish
My SpotHistory of the Mongol Empire
September 1, 2025 to Completion
0/13
1. Mongols and Tatars
✱ Read a book where the characters belong to a couple different distinct cultures (tell us what they were) OR read a book whose title includes one word starting with M and one word starting with T (you may use the word THE).
2. Genghis Khan
✱ Read a book where a famous ruler is mentioned (tell us who) OR read a book where the MC is known by a nickname (share both name and nickname).
3. The Mongol Army
✱ Read a book with an important character who is (or once was) a soldier (tell us who) OR read a book that includes all the letters in BOW (any order) in the title or author's name.
4. The Pax Mongolica and the Silk Road
✱ Read a book tagged TRAVEL in its GR homepage OR read a book by an author whose first and last initials can be found in SILK ROAD.
5. Genghis Khan's Immediate Successors
✱ Read a book tagged FAMILY on its GR Homepage OR read a book with a plot line that covers a span of several years (share approx. number of years).
6. The Division of the Mongol Empire
✱ Read a series book #4 OR read a book where you can find the word DIVISION in its text (share the text).
7. Kublai Khan & the Yuan Dynasty
✱ Read a book set in China (tell us where) OR read a large book (more than 400 pages; share page count).
8. The Ilkhanate
✱ Read a book where religion is important to the plot (tell us why) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in THE ILKHANATE (2 words minimum).
9. The Chagatai Khanate
✱ Read a book by an author who is new to you OR finish a book you thought about abandoning (tell us why you wanted to stop & whether you are glad you finished it).
10. Moghulistan
✱ Read a book with over 1347 reviews (share number) OR read a book by an author whose first and last initial is the same letter.
11. The Timurid Empire
✱ Read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter in TIMUR (share name) OR read a book where art or local culture is important to the plot (tell us how).
12. The Golden Horde
✱ Read a book set in Russia (tell us where) OR read a book with a predominantly YELLOW cover (post cover).
13.The Mughals in India
✱ Read a book set in India (tell us where) OR read a book set before 1858 (tell us when).
Just a reminder: I am traveling without much access to wifi so I will be AWOL from August 21st through August 29th. If I don't get you linked up today, I will do so when I return.
History of the Mongol EmpireSeptember 1, 2025 to Completion
9/13
1. Mongols and Tatars
✱ Read a book where the characters belong to a couple different distinct cultures (tell us what they were) OR read a book whose title includes one word starting with M and one word starting with T (you may use the word THE).
. Book: Inés, vrouw van mijn hart
Author: Isabel Allende
Read: 14 november
Pages: 414 p.
How it fits: indian and European culture
✔️2. Genghis Khan
✱ Read a book where a famous ruler is mentioned (tell us who) OR read a book where the MC is known by a nickname (share both name and nickname).
Book:A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
Author: George R.R. Martin
Read: 20 november
Pages: 369
How it fits: ‘Egg’ is Aegon Targaryen
✔️3. The Mongol Army
✱ Read a book with an important character who is (or once was) a soldier (tell us who) OR read a book that includes all the letters in BOW (any order) in the title or author's name.
Book:Het vlees
Author: David Szalay
Read: 28 november
Pages: 296
MC HAS BEEN SOLDIER
✔️4. The Pax Mongolica and the Silk Road
✱ Read a book tagged TRAVEL in its GR homepage OR read a book by an author whose first and last initials can be found in SILK ROAD.
Book: Zonder gezicht
Author: Stefan Ahnhem
Read: 2 november
Pages: 474 p.
How it fits: published october 24 2014
Initials SA
✔️5. Genghis Khan's Immediate Successors
✱ Read a book tagged FAMILY on its GR Homepage OR read a book with a plot line that covers a span of several years (share approx. number of years).
Book:
Cirkel der dagenAuthor: Ken Follett
Read: 21 november
Pages: 563
Depending on the view 15 to a couple if hundred of years
6. The Division of the Mongol Empire
✱ Read a series book #4 OR read a book where you can find the word DIVISION in its text (share the text).
7. Kublai Khan & the Yuan Dynasty
✱ Read a book set in China (tell us where) OR read a large book (more than 400 pages; share page count).
✔️8. The Ilkhanate
✱ Read a book where religion is important to the plot (tell us why) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in THE ILKHANATE (2 words minimum).
Book: Brandende meisjes
Author: C.J. Tudor
Read: 11 november
Pages: 358
The MC is a priest
✔️9. The Chagatai Khanate
✱ Read a book by an author who is new to you OR finish a book you thought about abandoning (tell us why you wanted to stop & whether you are glad you finished it).
Book: De kat die een bibliotheek ging redden
Author: Sōsuke Natsukawa
Read: 25 november
Pages: 188 p.
New author
✔️10. Moghulistan
✱ Read a book with over 1347 reviews (share number) OR read a book by an author whose first and last initial is the same letter.
Book: Paarse hibiscus
Author:Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Read: 27 november
Pages: 310 p.
11873 reviews
✔️11. The Timurid Empire
✱ Read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter in TIMUR (share name) OR read a book where art or local culture is important to the plot (tell us how).
Book: De bakker van Saint-Germain
Author: Alex Lépic
Read: 28 november
Pages: 153
Local culture: how to bake a baguette and the competition around
12. The Golden Horde
✱ Read a book set in Russia (tell us where) OR read a book with a predominantly YELLOW cover (post cover).
13.The Mughals in India
✱ Read a book set in India (tell us where) OR read a book set before 1858 (tell us when).
Happy holiday, Jan! Have fun.History of the Mongol Empire
September 01, 2025 to Completion
13/13
1. Mongols and Tatars
✱ Read a book where the characters belong to a couple different distinct cultures (tell us what they were) OR read a book whose title includes one word starting with M and one word starting with T (you may use the word THE).
Murder in the Appalachians by Susan Furlong 10 September; 5☆
2. Genghis Khan
✱ Read a book where a famous ruler is mentioned (tell us who) OR read a book where the MC is known by a nickname (share both name and nickname).
Lila=Barbie Ranger- Disappearance at Angel's Landing by Nichole Severn 6 November; 5☆
3. The Mongol Army
✱ Read a book with an important character who is (or once was) a soldier (tell us who) OR read a book that includes all the letters in BOW (any order) in the title or author's name.
male MC (Ryder) was a Marine+ BOW in the title- A Cowboy's Justice by Lisa Childs 6 September; 5☆
4. The Pax Mongolica and the Silk Road
✱ Read a book tagged TRAVEL in its GR homepage OR read a book by an author whose first and last initials can be found in SILK ROAD.
Primer and Punishment by Diane Kelly 19 September; 5☆
5. Genghis Khan's Immediate Successors
✱ Read a book tagged FAMILY on its GR Homepage OR read a book with a plot line that covers a span of several years (share approx. number of years).
Amore, vino e segreti (=These Tangled Vines) by Julianne MacLean 23 October; 4☆
6. The Division of the Mongol Empire
✱ Read a series book #4 OR read a book where you can find the word DIVISION in its text (share the text).
A Killer Crop by Sheila Connolly 9 September; 4 1/2☆
7. Kublai Khan & the Yuan Dynasty
✱ Read a book set in China (tell us where) OR read a large book (more than 400 pages; share page count).
436 pages- The Woman by the Lake by Kristen Ashley 14 October; 4 1/2☆
8. The Ilkhanate
✱ Read a book where religion is important to the plot (tell us why) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in THE ILKHANATE (2 words minimum).
Tracing a Killer by Sharon Dunn 21 October; 4☆
9. The Chagatai Khanate
✱ Read a book by an author who is new to you OR finish a book you thought about abandoning (tell us why you wanted to stop & whether you are glad you finished it).
Manhunt in the Narrows by Nichole Severn 3 October; 5☆
10. Moghulistan
✱ Read a book with over 1347 reviews (share number) OR read a book by an author whose first and last initial is the same letter.
Hell's Bells by Jill Johnson 4 September; 4 1/2☆
11. The Timurid Empire
✱ Read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter in TIMUR (share name) OR read a book where art or local culture is important to the plot (tell us how).
Meg- Still Waters by Sara Driscoll 30 September; 5☆
12. The Golden Horde
✱ Read a book set in Russia (tell us where) OR read book with a predominantly YELLOW cover (post cover).
Spia per la corona (=On Her Majesty's Frightfully Secret Service) by Rhys Bowen 28 October; 4☆
13.The Mughals in India
✱ Read a book set in India (tell us where) OR read a book set before 1858 (tell us when)
1753- Le carte segrete della Serenissima (=The secret papers of the Serenissima) by Paolo Lanzotti 24 November; 5☆
Claire wrote: "Enjoy your travelling!"Thank you! You're all linked up, Claire :)
History of the Mongol EmpireSeptember 01, 2025 to Completion
1. Mongols and Tatars
✱ Read a book whose title includes one word starting with M and one word starting with T (you may use the word THE)
Murder at the Tower of London, Magda Alexander 09/212. Genghis Khan
✱ Read a book where the MC is known by a nickname ==> Minerva aka Minnie
The Crime That Binds, Laurie Cass 10/193. The Mongol Army
✱ Read a book that includes all the letters in BOW (any order) in the title or author's name.
Murder in Bloody Weald, Irina Shapiro 10/214. The Pax Mongolica and the Silk Road
✱ Read a book by an author whose first and last initials can be found in SILK ROAD.
Bonnie Writes The Beatles: Paris!, Kal Smagh 09/125. Genghis Khan's Immediate Successors
✱ Read a book with a plot line that covers a span of several years, share approx. number of years ==> at least five, starts well before WWII, ends after the war
Mrs. Endicott's Splendid Adventure, Rhys Bowen 10/206. The Division of the Mongol Empire
✱ Read a series book #4
Dying to Remember, Judy Fitzwater 09/267. Kublai Khan & the Yuan Dynasty
✱ Read a large book (more than 400 pages; share page count) ==> 402p
Black Cake, Charmaine Wilkerson 09/178. The Ilkhanate
✱ Read a book where religion is important to the plot ==> Brother Cadfael and his abbey play a major role
Dead Man's Ransom, Ellis Peters 10/249. The Chagatai Khanate
✱ Read a book by an author who is new to you
A Beautiful Blue Death, Charles Finch 09/1110. Moghulistan
✱ Read a book with over 1347 reviews ==> 17,726
What You Are Looking for is in the Library, Michiko Aoyama 09/1411. The Timurid Empire
✱ Read a book where art or local culture is important to the plot ==> story revolves around forged paintings
Shelved Under Murder, Victoria Gilbert 10/1412. The Golden Horde
✱ Read a book with a predominantly YELLOW cover
Antiques Carry On, Barbara Allen 09/0613.The Mughals in India
✱ Read a book set before 1858 ==> Regency England 1811-1820
A Matter of Class: A Novel, Mary Balogh 11/06
History of the Mongol EmpireDuration: 1/9/25 -->
13/13
1. Mongols and Tatars
✱ Read a book where the characters belong to a couple different distinct cultures (tell us what they were) OR read a book whose title includes one word starting with M and one word starting with T (you may use the word THE).
2. Genghis Khan
✱ Read a book where a famous ruler is mentioned (tell us who) OR read a book where the MC is known by a nickname (share both name and nickname).
3. The Mongol Army
✱ Read a book with an important character who is (or once was) a soldier (tell us who) OR read a book that includes all the letters in BOW (any order) in the title or author's name.
4. The Pax Mongolica and the Silk Road
✱ Read a book tagged TRAVEL in its GR homepage OR read a book by an author whose first and last initials can be found in SILK ROAD.
5. Genghis Khan's Immediate Successors
✱ Read a book tagged FAMILY on its GR Homepage OR read a book with a plot line that covers a span of several years (share approx. number of years).
6. The Division of the Mongol Empire
✱ Read a series book #4 OR read a book where you can find the word DIVISION in its text (share the text).
7. Kublai Khan & the Yuan Dynasty
✱ Read a book set in China (tell us where) OR read a large book (more than 400 pages; share page count).
8. The Ilkhanate
✱ Read a book where religion is important to the plot (tell us why) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in THE ILKHANATE (2 words minimum).
9. The Chagatai Khanate
✱ Read a book by an author who is new to you OR finish a book you thought about abandoning (tell us why you wanted to stop & whether you are glad you finished it).
10. Moghulistan
✱ Read a book with over 1347 reviews (share number) OR read a book by an author whose first and last initial is the same letter.
11. The Timurid Empire
✱ Read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter in TIMUR (share name) OR read a book where art or local culture is important to the plot (tell us how).
12. The Golden Horde
✱ Read a book set in Russia (tell us where) OR read a book with a predominantly YELLOW cover (post cover).
13.The Mughals in India
✱ Read a book set in India (tell us where) OR read a book set before 1858 (tell us when)
Welcome Patrizia, Meg & Brenda!
HISTORY OF THE MONGOL EMPIRE, no deadline13/13 COMPLETE
1. MONGOLS AND TATARS
✱ Read a book whose title includes one word starting with M and one word starting with T (you may use the word THE)
The Memory Thief: The Secrets Behind How We Remember, by Lauren Aguirre, finished 9/4/25 ★★★★
2. GENGHIS KHAN
✱ Read a book where the MC is known by a nickname (share both name and nickname)
Mackenzie is called Mac : Murder at the Lobstah Shack (Cozy Capers Book Group #3), by Maddie Day, finished 9/11/25 ★★★★
3. THE MONGOL ARMY
✱ Read a book that includes all the letters in BOW (any order) in the title
Newlyweds Can Be Knocked Off (Amish Matchmaker #6), by Amanda Flower, finished 9/18/25 ★★★★
4. THE PAX MONGOLICA AND THE SILK ROAD
✱ Read a book by an author whose first and last initials can be found in SILK ROAD
author Siddharth Kara – The Zorg: A Tale of Greed and Murder That Inspired the Abolition of Slavery, finished 9/17/25 ★★★★
5. GENGHIS KHAN'S IMMEDIATE SUCCESSORS
✱ Read a book with a plot line that covers a span of several years (share approx. number of years)
focuses on events from 2019-2022 : The Ship Beneath the Ice: The Discovery of Shackleton’s Endurance, by Mensun Bound, finished 9/7/25 ★★★★
6. THE DIVISION OF THE MONGOL EMPIRE
✱ Read a series book #4
A Lady Compromised (Rosalind Thorne #4), by Darcie Wilde, finished 9/8/25 ★★★★
7. KUBLAI KHAN & THE YUAN DYNASTY
✱ Read a large book (more than 400 pages; share page count)
400 pages : In on the Joke: The Original Queens of Stand-Up Comedy, by Shawn Levy, finished 10/3/25 ★★★.5
8. THE ILKHANATE
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in THE ILKHANATE (2 words minimum)
That’s Not English: Britishisms, Americanisms, and What Our English Says About Us, by Erin Moore, finished 9/13/25 ★★★★
disregarding the subtitle
9. THE CHAGATAI KHANATE
✱ Read a book by an author who is new to you
author Martha Waters – And Then There Was the One, by Martha Waters, finished 9/14/25 ★★★.5
10. MOGHULISTAN
✱ Read a book with over 1347 reviews (share number)
1704 reviews : Blue Lightning (Shetland #4), by Ann Cleeves, finished 10/9/25 ★★★★
11. THE TIMURID EMPIRE
✱ Read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter in TIMUR (share name)
Meg : A Gala Event (Orchard #9), by Sheila Connolly, finished 9/24/25 ★★★★
12. THE GOLDEN HORDE
✱ Read a book with a predominantly YELLOW cover (post cover)
Poison & Pooches, by Sandra Balzo, finished 9/9/25 ★★.5
13.THE MUGHALS IN INDIA
✱ Read a book set in India (tell us where)
Bombay : Midnight at Malabar House (Malabar House #1), by Vaseem Khan, finished 9/19/25 ★★★★
Jan wrote: "Welcome Patrizia, Meg & Brenda!"Thanks Jan :)
History of the Mongol Empire1 September 2025 to completion
0/13
1. Mongols and Tatars
✱ Read a book where the characters belong to a couple different distinct cultures (tell us what they were) OR read a book whose title includes one word starting with M and one word starting with T (you may use the word THE).
2. Genghis Khan
✱ Read a book where a famous ruler is mentioned (tell us who) OR read a book where the MC is known by a nickname (share both name and nickname).
3. The Mongol Army
✱ Read a book with an important character who is (or once was) a soldier (tell us who) OR read a book that includes all the letters in BOW (any order) in the title or author's name.
4. The Pax Mongolica and the Silk Road
✱ Read a book tagged TRAVEL in its GR homepage OR read a book by an author whose first and last initials can be found in SILK ROAD.
5. Genghis Khan's Immediate Successors
✱ Read a book tagged FAMILY on its GR Homepage OR read a book with a plot line that covers a span of several years (share approx. number of years).
6. The Division of the Mongol Empire
✱ Read a series book #4 OR read a book where you can find the word DIVISION in its text (share the text).
7. Kublai Khan & the Yuan Dynasty
✱ Read a book set in China (tell us where) OR read a large book (more than 400 pages; share page count).
8. The Ilkhanate
✱ Read a book where religion is important to the plot (tell us why) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in THE ILKHANATE (2 words minimum).
9. The Chagatai Khanate
✱ Read a book by an author who is new to you OR finish a book you thought about abandoning (tell us why you wanted to stop & whether you are glad you finished it).
10. Moghulistan
✱ Read a book with over 1347 reviews (share number) OR read a book by an author whose first and last initial is the same letter.
11. The Timurid Empire
✱ Read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter in TIMUR (share name) OR read a book where art or local culture is important to the plot (tell us how).
12. The Golden Horde
✱ Read a book set in Russia (tell us where) OR read a book with a predominantly YELLOW cover (post cover).
13.The Mughals in India
✱ Read a book set in India (tell us where) OR read a book set before 1858 (tell us when).
History of the Mongol EmpireSeptember 1, 2025 to Completion
11/13 Completed
1. Mongols and Tatars
✱ Read a book whose title includes one word starting with M and one word starting with T (you may use the word THE).
The Roommate Mistake-Pippa Grant 9/06/25
2. Genghis Khan
✱ Read a book where the MC is known by a nickname (share both name and nickname).
(Logan, L.J.)
Little Jack-Lilly Atlas 9/04/25
3. The Mongol Army
✱ Read a book with an important character who is (or once was) a soldier (tell us who)
(Alex)
Piece of My Heart-Nicole Jacquelyn 9/05/25
4. The Pax Mongolica and the Silk Road
✱ Read a book by an author whose first and last initials can be found in SILK ROAD.
Karin Slaughter-We Are All Guilty Here 9/13/25
5. Genghis Khan's Immediate Successors
✱ Read a book tagged FAMILY on its GR Homepage
When We Break-Kristen Proby 9/12/25
6. The Division of the Mongol Empire
✱ Read a series book #4
(Chaos)
Walk Through Fire-Kristen Ashley 9/01/25
7. Kublai Khan & the Yuan Dynasty
✱ Read a large book (more than 400 pages; share page count).
(466)
Wild Man-Kristen Ashley 9/04/25
8. The Ilkhanate
✱ Read a book where religion is important to the plot (tell us why) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in THE ILKHANATE (2 words minimum).
9. The Chagatai Khanate
✱ Read a book by an author who is new to you
Ava Hunter-Tame the Heart 9/19/25
10. Moghulistan
✱ Read a book with over 1347 reviews (share number)
(2735)
Twelve Sharp-Janet Evanovich 9/02/25
11. The Timurid Empire
✱ Read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter in TIMUR (share name)
(Rebecca)
Shadow's Escape-Mary Stone 9/02/25
12. The Golden Horde
✱ Read a book with a predominantly YELLOW cover (post cover).
Wanting Daisy Dead-Sue Watson 11/13/25
13.The Mughals in India
✱ Read a book set in India (tell us where) OR read a book set before 1858 (tell us when)
History of the Mongol EmpireSeptember 1, 2025 to Completion
13/13 DONE
1. Mongols and Tatars ✱ title includes word starting with M and word starting with T Texas Summers Are Murder Jinx Schwartz 9/23
2. Genghis Khan ✱ famous ruler is mentioned Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth Away with the Fairies Kerry Greenwood 9/10
3. The Mongol Army
✱ BOW in author's name The List J.L. Bowman 10/23
4. The Pax Mongolica and the Silk Road ✱ author initials in SILK ROAD Ilona Andrews The Inheritance 9/9
5. Genghis Khan's Immediate Successors
✱ tagged FAMILY on its GR Homepage Moonleapers Margaret Peterson Haddix 10/15
6. The Division of the Mongol Empire ✱ series book #4 (A Haunted Yarn Shop Mystery, #4) Plagued By Quilt Molly MacRae 9/22
7. Kublai Khan & the Yuan Dynasty ✱ large book 464 pp Breaking Point C.J. Box 9/8
8. The Ilkhanate ✱ 1st letter of every title word in THE ILKHANATE Hibiscus Heights Jan Moran 9/7
9. The Chagatai Khanat ✱ author who is new to me Innocence David Hosp 9/7
10. Moghulistan ✱ over 1347 reviews = 75,030 reviews Red Rising Pierce Brown 9/6
11. The Timurid Empire
✱ MC 1st name starts with a letter in TIMUR - Maxine Reunion and Revenge Karen Musser Nortman 10/4
12. The Golden Horde
✱ YELLOW cover How I Became a Famous Novelist Steve Hely 9/18
13.The Mughals in India
✱ set before 1858 - January 1832 A Stroke of Malice Anna Lee Huber 9/25
History of the Mongol EmpireSeptember 1, 2025 to Completion
Progress: 0/13
1. Mongols and Tatars
✱ Read a book where the characters belong to a couple different distinct cultures (tell us what they were) OR read a book whose title includes one word starting with M and one word starting with T (you may use the word THE).
2. Genghis Khan
✱ Read a book where a famous ruler is mentioned (tell us who) OR read a book where the MC is known by a nickname (share both name and nickname).
3. The Mongol Army
✱ Read a book with an important character who is (or once was) a soldier (tell us who) OR read a book that includes all the letters in BOW (any order) in the title or author's name.
4. The Pax Mongolica and the Silk Road
✱ Read a book tagged TRAVEL in its GR homepage OR read a book by an author whose first and last initials can be found in SILK ROAD.
5. Genghis Khan's Immediate Successors
✱ Read a book tagged FAMILY on its GR Homepage OR read a book with a plot line that covers a span of several years (share approx. number of years).
6. The Division of the Mongol Empire
✱ Read a series book #4 OR read a book where you can find the word DIVISION in its text (share the text).
7. Kublai Khan & the Yuan Dynasty
✱ Read a book set in China (tell us where) OR read a large book (more than 400 pages; share page count).
8. The Ilkhanate
✱ Read a book where religion is important to the plot (tell us why) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in THE ILKHANATE (2 words minimum).
9. The Chagatai Khanate
✱ Read a book by an author who is new to you OR finish a book you thought about abandoning (tell us why you wanted to stop & whether you are glad you finished it).
10. Moghulistan
✱ Read a book with over 1347 reviews (share number) OR read a book by an author whose first and last initial is the same letter.
11. The Timurid Empire
✱ Read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter in TIMUR (share name) OR read a book where art or local culture is important to the plot (tell us how).
12. The Golden Horde
✱ Read a book set in Russia (tell us where) OR read a book with a predominantly YELLOW cover (post cover).
13.The Mughals in India
✱ Read a book set in India (tell us where) OR read a book set before 1858 (tell us when).
History of the Mongol EmpireSeptember 1, 2025 to Completion
13/13
1. Mongols and Tatars
✱ Read a book whose title includes a word starting with M and a word starting with T
The Dangerous Marquis by Barbara Reeves 8/9 2★
2. Genghis Khan
✱ Read a book where a famous ruler is mentioned - the Prince Regent (George IV)
Mother's Choice by Elizabeth Mansfield 2/9 2★
3. The Mongol Army
✱ Read a book with an important character who is (or once was) a soldier - MC Gervase
The Quiet Gentleman by Georgette Heyer 23/9 5★
4. The Pax Mongolica and the Silk Road
✱ Read a book by an author whose first and last initials can be found in SILK ROAD.
Pet Rescue's Amazing Dog Stories by Saskia Adams 19/9 5★
5. Genghis Khan's Immediate Successors
✱ Read a book with a plot line that covers a span of several years - 17
Lost For Words by Stephanie Butland 15/9 3.5★
6. The Division of the Mongol Empire
✱ Read a book where you can find the word DIVISION in its text - "had been filed in the Passport Division" p.94
The Amazing Mrs Pollifax by Dorothy Gilman 10/9 3.5★
7. Kublai Khan & the Yuan Dynasty
✱ Read a large book - 547p
Calculated in Death by J.D. Robb 16/9 3.5★
8. The Ilkhanate
✱ Read a book where religion is important to the plot - MC is a vicar's daughter & believs in divine intervention
The Ruby Necklace by Martha Kirkland 24/9 2★
9. The Chagatai Khanate
✱ Read a book by an author who is new to you
Frida Kahlo: Making Her Self Up by Claire Wilcox 11/9 3.5★
10. Moghulistan
✱ Read a book with over 1347 reviews - 4450
Fire Study by Maria V. Snyder 2/10 3.5★
11. The Timurid Empire
✱ Read a book where local culture is important to the plot - rough, secretive mining culture makes the investigation tricky
Opal by Patricia Wolf 4/9 3★
12. The Golden Horde
✱ Read a book with a predominantly YELLOW cover
by Georgette Heyer 20/9 5★13.The Mughals in India
✱ Read a set before 1858 - ca. 1820
The Ramshackle Suitor by Nancy Butler 21/9 2.5★
History of the Mongol EmpireSeptember 1, 2025 to Completion
0 of 13 Complete
1. Mongols and Tatars
✱ Read a book where the characters belong to a couple different distinct cultures (tell us what they were) OR read a book whose title includes one word starting with M and one word starting with T (you may use the word THE).
2. Genghis Khan
✱ Read a book where a famous ruler is mentioned (tell us who) OR read a book where the MC is known by a nickname (share both name and nickname).
3. The Mongol Army
✱ Read a book with an important character who is (or once was) a soldier (tell us who) OR read a book that includes all the letters in BOW (any order) in the title or author's name.
4. The Pax Mongolica and the Silk Road
✱ Read a book tagged TRAVEL in its GR homepage OR read a book by an author whose first and last initials can be found in SILK ROAD.
5. Genghis Khan's Immediate Successors
✱ Read a book tagged FAMILY on its GR Homepage OR read a book with a plot line that covers a span of several years (share approx. number of years).
6. The Division of the Mongol Empire
✱ Read a series book #4 OR read a book where you can find the word DIVISION in its text (share the text).
7. Kublai Khan & the Yuan Dynasty
✱ Read a book set in China (tell us where) OR read a large book (more than 400 pages; share page count).
8. The Ilkhanate
✱ Read a book where religion is important to the plot (tell us why) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in THE ILKHANATE (2 words minimum).
9. The Chagatai Khanate
✱ Read a book by an author who is new to you OR finish a book you thought about abandoning (tell us why you wanted to stop & whether you are glad you finished it).
10. Moghulistan
✱ Read a book with over 1347 reviews (share number) OR read a book by an author whose first and last initial is the same letter.
11. The Timurid Empire
✱ Read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter in TIMUR (share name) OR read a book where art or local culture is important to the plot (tell us how).
12. The Golden Horde
✱ Read a book set in Russia (tell us where) OR read a book with a predominantly YELLOW cover (post cover).
13.The Mughals in India
✱ Read a book set in India (tell us where) OR read a book set before 1858 (tell us when).
History of the Mongol EmpireSeptember 1, 2025 to Completion
4/13
1. Mongols and Tatars
✱ Read a book where the characters belong to a couple different distinct cultures (tell us what they were) OR read a book whose title includes one word starting with M and one word starting with T (you may use the word THE).- Mirror Town by Daniel Nayeri-9/17/25-
2. Genghis Khan
✱ Read a book where a famous ruler is mentioned (tell us who) OR read a book where the MC is known by a nickname (share both name and nickname).- Antonia Dorian is nicknamed Aphrodite in The Last Harem- by George P. Saunders-11/7/25
3. The Mongol Army
✱ Read a book with an important character who is (or once was) a soldier (tell us who) OR read a book that includes all the letters in BOW (any order) in the title or author's name.
4. The Pax Mongolica and the Silk Road
✱ Read a book tagged TRAVEL in its GR homepage- 100 Cities, 5,000 Ideas: Where to Go, When to Go, What to See, What to Do by National Geographic Society-10/24/25
OR read a book by an author whose first and last initials can be found in SILK ROAD.
5. Genghis Khan's Immediate Successors
✱ Read a book tagged FAMILY on its GR Homepage OR read a book with a plot line that covers a span of several years (share approx. number of years).
✔ 6. The Division of the Mongol Empire
✱ Read a series book #4 OR read a book where you can find the word DIVISION in its text (share the text).-p.747-Dombey and Son-"...the chance of a new and fatal cause of division." 10/1/25
7. Kublai Khan & the Yuan Dynasty
✱ Read a book set in China (tell us where) OR read a large book (more than 400 pages; share page count).
8. The Ilkhanate
✱ Read a book where religion is important to the plot (tell us why)-the novel is partially about the clash between native Nigerian tribesmen and the religion and culture and the English colonialists in Arrow of God by Chinua Achebe-10/31/25
OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in THE ILKHANATE (2 words minimum).
9. The Chagatai Khanate
✱ Read a book by an author who is new to you OR finish a book you thought about abandoning (tell us why you wanted to stop & whether you are glad you finished it).
10. Moghulistan
✱ Read a book with over 1347 reviews (share number) OR read a book by an author whose first and last initial is the same letter.
11. The Timurid Empire
✱ Read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter in TIMUR (share name) OR read a book where art or local culture is important to the plot (tell us how).
12. The Golden Horde
✱ Read a book set in Russia (tell us where) OR read a book with a predominantly YELLOW cover (post cover).
13.The Mughals in India
✱ Read a book set in India (tell us where) OR read a book set before 1858 (tell us when)
History of the Mongol EmpireSeptember 1, 2025 to Completion
13/13
1. Mongols and Tatars
✱ Read a book whose title includes one word starting with M and one word starting with T (you may use the word THE).
The Mistletoe Murder and Other Stories by P.D. James 9/1
2. Genghis Khan
✱ Read a book where the MC is known by a nickname (share both name and nickname).
Knife Children by Lois McMaster Bujold 9/12
Bar calls Lily 'Porcupine'.
3. The Mongol Army
✱ Read a book with an important character who is (or once was) a soldier (tell us who)
Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen 9/6
Colonel Brandon.
4. The Pax Mongolica and the Silk Road
✱ Read a book tagged TRAVEL in its GR homepage.
The Year of Living Danishly: Uncovering the Secrets of the World's Happiest Country by Helen Russell 9/2
5. Genghis Khan's Immediate Successors
✱ Read a book with a plot line that covers a span of several years (share approx. number of years).
The Oaken Heart by Margery Allingham 9/26
3 years
6. The Division of the Mongol Empire
✱ Read a series book #4
The Zenda Vendetta by Simon Hawke 9/4
7. Kublai Khan & the Yuan Dynasty
✱ Read a large book (more than 400 pages; share page count).
The Iliad by Homer 9/4
610 pp
8. The Ilkhanate
✱ Read a book where religion is important to the plot (tell us why)
The Friendly Persuasion by Jessamyn West 9/27
The Birdwells are Quaker, and their faith plays a big part in how they live, and occasionally causes some conflict between Eliza and Jess.
9. The Chagatai Khanate
✱ Read a book you thought about abandoning (tell us why you wanted to stop & whether you are glad you finished it).
The Circular Staircase by Mary Roberts Rinehart 9/5
It started our so slowly I wasn't sure it was worth continuing, but the last half was a lot of fun and I breezed through it in one sitting.
10. Moghulistan
✱ Read a book with over 1347 reviews (share number)
Happiness for Beginners by Katherine Center 9/16
8,976 reviews
11. The Timurid Empire
✱ Read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter in TIMUR (share name)
Overture to Death by Ngaio Marsh 9/14
Roderick
12. The Golden Horde
✱ Read a book with a predominantly YELLOW cover (post cover).
The Grand Sophy by Georgette Heyer 11/1
13.The Mughals in India
✱ Read a book set before 1858 (tell us when).
The Talisman Ring by Georgette Heyer 9/16
1793
Welcome to the challenge Frankie, Jonquil, August, Kylie, Lynda, Ed, and Teri!
History of the Mongol EmpireSeptember 1, 2025 to Completion
11/13
1. Mongols and Tatars
✱ Read a book whose title includes one word starting with M and one word starting with T (you may use the word THE). - Protector of Talon Mountain: A Mountain Man Romantic Suspense Delta James - 10/26/25
2. Genghis Khan
✱ Read a book where the MC is known by a nickname (share both name and nickname). - Augustus & Gus - Beach Read Emily Henry - 9/8/25
3. The Mongol Army
✱ Read a book that includes all the letters in BOW (any order) in the title or author's name. - Between Then and Now Zoe York - 9/25/25
4. The Pax Mongolica and the Silk Road
✱ Read a book by an author whose first and last initials can be found in SILK ROAD. - Unexpected Bliss Sophie Oak - 9/12/25
5. Genghis Khan's Immediate Successors
✱ Read a book with a plot line that covers a span of several years (share approx. number of years). - 7 years-Demon Anna Castor - 10/16/25
6. The Division of the Mongol Empire
✱ Read a book where you can find the word DIVISION in its text (share the text). - Pg 103-lieutenant of our Homicide division-State of Retribution Marie Force - 9/6/25
7. Kublai Khan & the Yuan Dynasty
✱ Read a large book (more than 400 pages; share page count). - 464 pgs-Wild Card Elsie Silver - 10/17/25
8. The Ilkhanate
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in THE ILKHANATE (2 words minimum). - In the Air Tonight Marie Force - 9/16/25
9. The Chagatai Khanate
✱ Read a book by an author who is new to you - Killer for Hire Alexis Abbott - 9/18/25
10. Moghulistan
✱ Read a book with over 1347 reviews (share number) - 2130 reviews - Miles Ever After T.L. Swan - 9/1/25
11. The Timurid Empire
✱ Read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter in TIMUR (share name) - Madison-Misadventures of a City Girl Meredith Wild - 9/3/25
12. The Golden Horde
✱ Read a book set in Russia (tell us where) OR read a book with a predominantly YELLOW cover (post cover).
13.The Mughals in India
✱ Read a book set in India (tell us where) OR read a book set before 1858 (tell us when).
sign me up pleaseHistory of the Mongol Empire
09/01/2025 -
1. Mongols and Tatars
✱ Read a book where the characters belong to a couple different distinct cultures (tell us what they were) OR read a book whose title includes one word starting with M and one word starting with T (you may use the word THE).
2. Genghis Khan
✱ Read a book where a famous ruler is mentioned (tell us who) OR read a book where the MC is known by a nickname (share both name and nickname).
3. The Mongol Army
✱ Read a book with an important character who is (or once was) a soldier (tell us who) OR read a book that includes all the letters in BOW (any order) in the title or author's name.
4. The Pax Mongolica and the Silk Road
✱ Read a book tagged TRAVEL in its GR homepage OR read a book by an author whose first and last initials can be found in SILK ROAD.
5. Genghis Khan's Immediate Successors
✱ Read a book tagged FAMILY on its GR Homepage OR read a book with a plot line that covers a span of several years (share approx. number of years).
6. The Division of the Mongol Empire
✱ Read a series book #4 OR read a book where you can find the word DIVISION in its text (share the text).
7. Kublai Khan & the Yuan Dynasty
✱ Read a book set in China (tell us where) OR read a large book (more than 400 pages; share page count).
8. The Ilkhanate
✱ Read a book where religion is important to the plot (tell us why) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in THE ILKHANATE (2 words minimum).
9. The Chagatai Khanate
✱ Read a book by an author who is new to you OR finish a book you thought about abandoning (tell us why you wanted to stop & whether you are glad you finished it).
10. Moghulistan
✱ Read a book with over 1347 reviews (share number) OR read a book by an author whose first and last initial is the same letter.
11. The Timurid Empire
✱ Read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter in TIMUR (share name) OR read a book where art or local culture is important to the plot (tell us how).
12. The Golden Horde
✱ Read a book set in Russia (tell us where) OR read a book with a predominantly YELLOW cover (post cover).
13.The Mughals in India
✱ Read a book set in India (tell us where) OR read a book set before 1858 (tell us when).
CompletedHistory of the Mongol Empire
September 1, 2025 to Completion
13/13
1. Mongols and Tatars
✱ Read a book whose title includes a word starting with M and a word starting with T
The Dangerous Marquis by Barbara Reeves 8/9 2★
2. Genghis Khan
✱ Read a book where a famous ruler is mentioned - the Prince Regent (George IV)
Mother's Choice by Elizabeth Mansfield 2/9 2★
3. The Mongol Army
✱ Read a book with an important character who is (or once was) a soldier - MC Gervase
The Quiet Gentleman by Georgette Heyer 23/9 5★
4. The Pax Mongolica and the Silk Road
✱ Read a book by an author whose first and last initials can be found in SILK ROAD.
Pet Rescue's Amazing Dog Stories by Saskia Adams 19/9 5★
5. Genghis Khan's Immediate Successors
✱ Read a book with a plot line that covers a span of several years - 17
Lost For Words by Stephanie Butland 15/9 3.5★
6. The Division of the Mongol Empire
✱ Read a book where you can find the word DIVISION in its text - "had been filed in the Passport Division" p.94
The Amazing Mrs Pollifax by Dorothy Gilman 10/9 3.5★
7. Kublai Khan & the Yuan Dynasty
✱ Read a large book - 547p
Calculated in Death by J.D. Robb 16/9 3.5★
8. The Ilkhanate
✱ Read a book where religion is important to the plot - MC is a vicar's daughter & believs in divine intervention
The Ruby Necklace by Martha Kirkland 24/9 2★
9. The Chagatai Khanate
✱ Read a book by an author who is new to you
Frida Kahlo: Making Her Self Up by Claire Wilcox 11/9 3.5★
10. Moghulistan
✱ Read a book with over 1347 reviews - 4450
Fire Study by Maria V. Snyder 2/10 3.5★
11. The Timurid Empire
✱ Read a book where local culture is important to the plot - rough, secretive mining culture makes the investigation tricky
Opal by Patricia Wolf 4/9 3★
12. The Golden Horde
✱ Read a book with a predominantly YELLOW cover
by Georgette Heyer 20/9 5★13.The Mughals in India
✱ Read a set before 1858 - ca. 1820
The Ramshackle Suitor by Nancy Butler 21/9 2.5★
Finished HISTORY OF THE MONGOL EMPIRE, no deadline
13/13 COMPLETE
1. MONGOLS AND TATARS
✱ Read a book whose title includes one word starting with M and one word starting with T (you may use the word THE)
The Memory Thief: The Secrets Behind How We Remember, by Lauren Aguirre, finished 9/4/25 ★★★★
2. GENGHIS KHAN
✱ Read a book where the MC is known by a nickname (share both name and nickname)
Mackenzie is called Mac : Murder at the Lobstah Shack (Cozy Capers Book Group #3), by Maddie Day, finished 9/11/25 ★★★★
3. THE MONGOL ARMY
✱ Read a book that includes all the letters in BOW (any order) in the title
Newlyweds Can Be Knocked Off (Amish Matchmaker #6), by Amanda Flower, finished 9/18/25 ★★★★
4. THE PAX MONGOLICA AND THE SILK ROAD
✱ Read a book by an author whose first and last initials can be found in SILK ROAD
author Siddharth Kara – The Zorg: A Tale of Greed and Murder That Inspired the Abolition of Slavery, finished 9/17/25 ★★★★
5. GENGHIS KHAN'S IMMEDIATE SUCCESSORS
✱ Read a book with a plot line that covers a span of several years (share approx. number of years)
focuses on events from 2019-2022 : The Ship Beneath the Ice: The Discovery of Shackleton’s Endurance, by Mensun Bound, finished 9/7/25 ★★★★
6. THE DIVISION OF THE MONGOL EMPIRE
✱ Read a series book #4
A Lady Compromised (Rosalind Thorne #4), by Darcie Wilde, finished 9/8/25 ★★★★
7. KUBLAI KHAN & THE YUAN DYNASTY
✱ Read a large book (more than 400 pages; share page count)
400 pages : In on the Joke: The Original Queens of Stand-Up Comedy, by Shawn Levy, finished 10/3/25 ★★★.5
8. THE ILKHANATE
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in THE ILKHANATE (2 words minimum)
That’s Not English: Britishisms, Americanisms, and What Our English Says About Us, by Erin Moore, finished 9/13/25 ★★★★
disregarding the subtitle
9. THE CHAGATAI KHANATE
✱ Read a book by an author who is new to you
author Martha Waters – And Then There Was the One, by Martha Waters, finished 9/14/25 ★★★.5
10. MOGHULISTAN
✱ Read a book with over 1347 reviews (share number)
1704 reviews : Blue Lightning (Shetland #4), by Ann Cleeves, finished 10/9/25 ★★★★
11. THE TIMURID EMPIRE
✱ Read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter in TIMUR (share name)
Meg : A Gala Event (Orchard #9), by Sheila Connolly, finished 9/24/25 ★★★★
12. THE GOLDEN HORDE
✱ Read a book with a predominantly YELLOW cover (post cover)
Poison & Pooches, by Sandra Balzo, finished 9/9/25 ★★.5
13.THE MUGHALS IN INDIA
✱ Read a book set in India (tell us where)
Bombay : Midnight at Malabar House (Malabar House #1), by Vaseem Khan, finished 9/19/25 ★★★★
History of the Mongol EmpireSeptember 1, 2025 to Completion
13/13 DONE
1. Mongols and Tatars ✱ title includes word starting with M and word starting with T Texas Summers Are Murder Jinx Schwartz 9/23
2. Genghis Khan ✱ famous ruler is mentioned Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth Away with the Fairies Kerry Greenwood 9/10
3. The Mongol Army
✱ BOW in author's name The List J.L. Bowman 10/23
4. The Pax Mongolica and the Silk Road ✱ author initials in SILK ROAD Ilona Andrews The Inheritance 9/9
5. Genghis Khan's Immediate Successors
✱ tagged FAMILY on its GR Homepage Moonleapers Margaret Peterson Haddix 10/15
6. The Division of the Mongol Empire ✱ series book #4 (A Haunted Yarn Shop Mystery, #4) Plagued By Quilt Molly MacRae 9/22
7. Kublai Khan & the Yuan Dynasty ✱ large book 464 pp Breaking Point C.J. Box 9/8
8. The Ilkhanate ✱ 1st letter of every title word in THE ILKHANATE Hibiscus Heights Jan Moran 9/7
9. The Chagatai Khanat ✱ author who is new to me Innocence David Hosp 9/7
10. Moghulistan ✱ over 1347 reviews = 75,030 reviews Red Rising Pierce Brown 9/6
11. The Timurid Empire
✱ MC 1st name starts with a letter in TIMUR - Maxine Reunion and Revenge Karen Musser Nortman 10/4
12. The Golden Horde
✱ YELLOW cover How I Became a Famous Novelist Steve Hely 9/18
13.The Mughals in India
✱ set before 1858 - January 1832 A Stroke of Malice Anna Lee Huber 9/25
Finished - I forgot to mark this challenge and only just found it again!! lolHistory of the Mongol Empire
Duration: 1/9/25 -->
13/13
1. Mongols and Tatars
✱ Read a book where the characters belong to a couple different distinct cultures (tell us what they were) OR read a book whose title includes one word starting with M and one word starting with T (you may use the word THE).
2. Genghis Khan
✱ Read a book where a famous ruler is mentioned (tell us who) OR read a book where the MC is known by a nickname (share both name and nickname).
3. The Mongol Army
✱ Read a book with an important character who is (or once was) a soldier (tell us who) OR read a book that includes all the letters in BOW (any order) in the title or author's name.
4. The Pax Mongolica and the Silk Road
✱ Read a book tagged TRAVEL in its GR homepage OR read a book by an author whose first and last initials can be found in SILK ROAD.
5. Genghis Khan's Immediate Successors
✱ Read a book tagged FAMILY on its GR Homepage OR read a book with a plot line that covers a span of several years (share approx. number of years).
6. The Division of the Mongol Empire
✱ Read a series book #4 OR read a book where you can find the word DIVISION in its text (share the text).
7. Kublai Khan & the Yuan Dynasty
✱ Read a book set in China (tell us where) OR read a large book (more than 400 pages; share page count).
8. The Ilkhanate
✱ Read a book where religion is important to the plot (tell us why) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in THE ILKHANATE (2 words minimum).
9. The Chagatai Khanate
✱ Read a book by an author who is new to you OR finish a book you thought about abandoning (tell us why you wanted to stop & whether you are glad you finished it).
10. Moghulistan
✱ Read a book with over 1347 reviews (share number) OR read a book by an author whose first and last initial is the same letter.
11. The Timurid Empire
✱ Read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter in TIMUR (share name) OR read a book where art or local culture is important to the plot (tell us how).
12. The Golden Horde
✱ Read a book set in Russia (tell us where) OR read a book with a predominantly YELLOW cover (post cover).
13.The Mughals in India
✱ Read a book set in India (tell us where) OR read a book set before 1858 (tell us when)
Brenda wrote: "Finished - I forgot to mark this challenge and only just found it again!! lol."Thank happens Brenda!! Congrats on your finish!
Brenda wrote: "Finished - I forgot to mark this challenge and only just found it again!! lol..."Happens to me more than I'd care to admit, Brenda...
Jan wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Finished - I forgot to mark this challenge and only just found it again!! lol."Thank happens Brenda!! Congrats on your finish!"
Thanks Jan :)
Jonquil wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Finished - I forgot to mark this challenge and only just found it again!! lol..."Happens to me more than I'd care to admit, Brenda..."
Oh dear - well I'm glad it's not just me Jonquil!!
History of the Mongol EmpireSeptember 1, 2025 to Completion
0/13
1. Mongols and Tatars
✱ Read a book where the characters belong to a couple different distinct cultures (tell us what they were) OR read a book whose title includes one word starting with M and one word starting with T (you may use the word THE).
2. Genghis Khan
✱ Read a book where a famous ruler is mentioned (tell us who) OR read a book where the MC is known by a nickname (share both name and nickname).
3. The Mongol Army
✱ Read a book with an important character who is (or once was) a soldier (tell us who) OR read a book that includes all the letters in BOW (any order) in the title or author's name.
4. The Pax Mongolica and the Silk Road
✱ Read a book tagged TRAVEL in its GR homepage OR read a book by an author whose first and last initials can be found in SILK ROAD.
5. Genghis Khan's Immediate Successors
✱ Read a book tagged FAMILY on its GR Homepage OR read a book with a plot line that covers a span of several years (share approx. number of years).
6. The Division of the Mongol Empire
✱ Read a series book #4 OR read a book where you can find the word DIVISION in its text (share the text).
7. Kublai Khan & the Yuan Dynasty
✱ Read a book set in China (tell us where) OR read a large book (more than 400 pages; share page count).
8. The Ilkhanate
✱ Read a book where religion is important to the plot (tell us why) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in THE ILKHANATE (2 words minimum).
9. The Chagatai Khanate
✱ Read a book by an author who is new to you OR finish a book you thought about abandoning (tell us why you wanted to stop & whether you are glad you finished it).
10. Moghulistan
✱ Read a book with over 1347 reviews (share number) OR read a book by an author whose first and last initial is the same letter.
11. The Timurid Empire
✱ Read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter in TIMUR (share name) OR read a book where art or local culture is important to the plot (tell us how).
12. The Golden Horde
✱ Read a book set in Russia (tell us where) OR read a book with a predominantly YELLOW cover (post cover).
13.The Mughals in India
✱ Read a book set in India (tell us where) OR read a book set before 1858 (tell us when)
Done!History of the Mongol Empire
September 01, 2025 to Completion
1. Mongols and Tatars
✱ Read a book whose title includes one word starting with M and one word starting with T (you may use the word THE)
Murder at the Tower of London, Magda Alexander 09/212. Genghis Khan
✱ Read a book where the MC is known by a nickname ==> Minerva aka Minnie
The Crime That Binds, Laurie Cass 10/193. The Mongol Army
✱ Read a book that includes all the letters in BOW (any order) in the title or author's name.
Murder in Bloody Weald, Irina Shapiro 10/214. The Pax Mongolica and the Silk Road
✱ Read a book by an author whose first and last initials can be found in SILK ROAD.
Bonnie Writes The Beatles: Paris!, Kal Smagh 09/125. Genghis Khan's Immediate Successors
✱ Read a book with a plot line that covers a span of several years, share approx. number of years ==> at least five, starts well before WWII, ends after the war
Mrs. Endicott's Splendid Adventure, Rhys Bowen 10/206. The Division of the Mongol Empire
✱ Read a series book #4
Dying to Remember, Judy Fitzwater 09/267. Kublai Khan & the Yuan Dynasty
✱ Read a large book (more than 400 pages; share page count) ==> 402p
Black Cake, Charmaine Wilkerson 09/178. The Ilkhanate
✱ Read a book where religion is important to the plot ==> Brother Cadfael and his abbey play a major role
Dead Man's Ransom, Ellis Peters 10/249. The Chagatai Khanate
✱ Read a book by an author who is new to you
A Beautiful Blue Death, Charles Finch 09/1110. Moghulistan
✱ Read a book with over 1347 reviews ==> 17,726
What You Are Looking for is in the Library, Michiko Aoyama 09/1411. The Timurid Empire
✱ Read a book where art or local culture is important to the plot ==> story revolves around forged paintings
Shelved Under Murder, Victoria Gilbert 10/1412. The Golden Horde
✱ Read a book with a predominantly YELLOW cover
Antiques Carry On, Barbara Allen 09/0613.The Mughals in India
✱ Read a book set before 1858 ==> Regency England 1811-1820
A Matter of Class: A Novel, Mary Balogh 11/06
Done!History of the Mongol Empire
September 01, 2025 to Completion
1. Mongols and Tatars
✱ Read a book where the characters belong to a couple different distinct cultures (tell us what they were) OR read a book whose title includes one word starting with M and one word starting with T (you may use the word THE).
Murder in the Appalachians by Susan Furlong 10 September; 5☆
2. Genghis Khan
✱ Read a book where a famous ruler is mentioned (tell us who) OR read a book where the MC is known by a nickname (share both name and nickname).
Lila=Barbie Ranger- Disappearance at Angel's Landing by Nichole Severn 6 November; 5☆
3. The Mongol Army
✱ Read a book with an important character who is (or once was) a soldier (tell us who) OR read a book that includes all the letters in BOW (any order) in the title or author's name.
male MC (Ryder) was a Marine+ BOW in the title- A Cowboy's Justice by Lisa Childs 6 September; 5☆
4. The Pax Mongolica and the Silk Road
✱ Read a book tagged TRAVEL in its GR homepage OR read a book by an author whose first and last initials can be found in SILK ROAD.
Primer and Punishment by Diane Kelly 19 September; 5☆
5. Genghis Khan's Immediate Successors
✱ Read a book tagged FAMILY on its GR Homepage OR read a book with a plot line that covers a span of several years (share approx. number of years).
Amore, vino e segreti (=These Tangled Vines) by Julianne MacLean 23 October; 4☆
6. The Division of the Mongol Empire
✱ Read a series book #4 OR read a book where you can find the word DIVISION in its text (share the text).
A Killer Crop by Sheila Connolly 9 September; 4 1/2☆
7. Kublai Khan & the Yuan Dynasty
✱ Read a book set in China (tell us where) OR read a large book (more than 400 pages; share page count).
436 pages- The Woman by the Lake by Kristen Ashley 14 October; 4 1/2☆
8. The Ilkhanate
✱ Read a book where religion is important to the plot (tell us why) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in THE ILKHANATE (2 words minimum).
Tracing a Killer by Sharon Dunn 21 October; 4☆
9. The Chagatai Khanate
✱ Read a book by an author who is new to you OR finish a book you thought about abandoning (tell us why you wanted to stop & whether you are glad you finished it).
Manhunt in the Narrows by Nichole Severn 3 October; 5☆
10. Moghulistan
✱ Read a book with over 1347 reviews (share number) OR read a book by an author whose first and last initial is the same letter.
Hell's Bells by Jill Johnson 4 September; 4 1/2☆
11. The Timurid Empire
✱ Read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter in TIMUR (share name) OR read a book where art or local culture is important to the plot (tell us how).
Meg- Still Waters by Sara Driscoll 30 September; 5☆
12. The Golden Horde
✱ Read a book set in Russia (tell us where) OR read book with a predominantly YELLOW cover (post cover).
Spia per la corona (=On Her Majesty's Frightfully Secret Service) by Rhys Bowen 28 October; 4☆
13.The Mughals in India
✱ Read a book set in India (tell us where) OR read a book set before 1858 (tell us when)
1753- Le carte segrete della Serenissima (=The secret papers of the Serenissima) by Paolo Lanzotti 24 November; 5☆
Finished, thanks to a well-times Georgette Heyer group read!History of the Mongol Empire
September 1, 2025 to Completion
13/13
1. Mongols and Tatars
✱ Read a book whose title includes one word starting with M and one word starting with T (you may use the word THE).
The Mistletoe Murder and Other Stories by P.D. James 9/1
2. Genghis Khan
✱ Read a book where the MC is known by a nickname (share both name and nickname).
Knife Children by Lois McMaster Bujold 9/12
Bar calls Lily 'Porcupine'.
3. The Mongol Army
✱ Read a book with an important character who is (or once was) a soldier (tell us who)
Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen 9/6
Colonel Brandon.
4. The Pax Mongolica and the Silk Road
✱ Read a book tagged TRAVEL in its GR homepage.
The Year of Living Danishly: Uncovering the Secrets of the World's Happiest Country by Helen Russell 9/2
5. Genghis Khan's Immediate Successors
✱ Read a book with a plot line that covers a span of several years (share approx. number of years).
The Oaken Heart by Margery Allingham 9/26
3 years
6. The Division of the Mongol Empire
✱ Read a series book #4
The Zenda Vendetta by Simon Hawke 9/4
7. Kublai Khan & the Yuan Dynasty
✱ Read a large book (more than 400 pages; share page count).
The Iliad by Homer 9/4
610 pp
8. The Ilkhanate
✱ Read a book where religion is important to the plot (tell us why)
The Friendly Persuasion by Jessamyn West 9/27
The Birdwells are Quaker, and their faith plays a big part in how they live, and occasionally causes some conflict between Eliza and Jess.
9. The Chagatai Khanate
✱ Read a book you thought about abandoning (tell us why you wanted to stop & whether you are glad you finished it).
The Circular Staircase by Mary Roberts Rinehart 9/5
It started our so slowly I wasn't sure it was worth continuing, but the last half was a lot of fun and I breezed through it in one sitting.
10. Moghulistan
✱ Read a book with over 1347 reviews (share number)
Happiness for Beginners by Katherine Center 9/16
8,976 reviews
11. The Timurid Empire
✱ Read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter in TIMUR (share name)
Overture to Death by Ngaio Marsh 9/14
Roderick
12. The Golden Horde
✱ Read a book with a predominantly YELLOW cover (post cover).
The Grand Sophy by Georgette Heyer 11/1
13.The Mughals in India
✱ Read a book set before 1858 (tell us when).
The Talisman Ring by Georgette Heyer 9/16
1793
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Patrizia was inspired by her last Global Adventure to Mongolia to take a deeper dive into the Mongol Empire. Let's learn more about the Mongols and their history.
The Mongol Empire was the largest land empire in the world. At its greatest extent (1279), it stretched from Korea to parts of Poland, covering much of Asia. Even though it was short-lived (1206–1368), its influence and the importance of the Mongol populations extended for several centuries. Despite all this, it is little known to the Western world.
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1. Mongols and Tatars
The Mongol Empire actually united very different populations: the Mongols and the Tatars. Mongols refers to a large linguistic and cultural family composed of several nomadic tribes of Northeast Asia, including the Mang-hol, who forcibly united all the others and gave their name to the entire group. They were later joined by the Tatars, who were a Turkic people widely dispersed across Eurasia. They had a certain linguistic affinity with the Mongols and, like them, practiced shamanism. Even though the Tatars were militarily stronger and actually defeated the Mongols, they ended up being assimilated by the much more numerous Mongols.
✱ Read a book where the characters belong to a couple different distinct cultures (tell us what they were) OR read a book whose title includes one word starting with M and one word starting with T (you may use the word THE).
2. Genghis Khan
This renowned Mongol leader was born with the name of Temujin into the Mang-hol tribe. In 1206, after successfully uniting all the Mongol tribes and subduing the Tatar populations, he was given the divine name of Khagan, or lord of all the Mongols. This evolved into the name he is universally known as: Genghis Khan (1162-1227), meaning "universal ruler." Having established his capital at Karakorum, he continued to organize military expeditions that led to him controlling much of Central Asia, the Caucasus region, and Persia. In 1213, the Mongols advanced south of the Great Wall into China. Within 20 years they had defeated the Chinese Empire and conquered the entire country. In 1223, Khan began his invasion of the territories of the Kievan Rus' but died four years later. His successor continued this enterprise.
✱ Read a book where a famous ruler is mentioned (tell us who) OR read a book where the MC is known by a nickname (share both name and nickname).
3. The Mongol Army
Genghis Khan was certainly a military genius. His armies, composed of mounted archers, attacked in absolute silence, guided by flags of different colors, demonstrating their ability to perform very complex maneuvers. Their impressive bow skills, shooting from horseback with astonishing accuracy, were known throughout the land. The soldiers were also armed with double-edged sabers, double-pointed spears, and leather shields reinforced with metal. The Mongol military practiced the strictest meritocracy, so much so that the son of a cattle herder, Subedei, became one of Genghis Khan's most esteemed commanders.
✱ Read a book with an important character who is (or once was) a soldier (tell us who) OR read a book that includes all the letters in BOW (any order) in the title or author's name.
4. The Pax Mongolica and the Silk Road
Pax Mongolica refers to the relative safety enjoyed throughout the vast Mongol Empire. This was due to its absolutist rule, where any rebellion was brutally punished. It was also known for its development of trade. The Silk Road, which in ancient times had connected Europe with the Far East, was reopened. It had multiple routes, some even maritime, and saw a large influx of travelers in both directions until around 1360. It was used by merchants, explorers, and religious figures. These included the celebrated Italian, Marco Polo, who ventured as far as China, and the famous Moroccan traveler, Ibn Battuta.
✱ Read a book tagged TRAVEL in its GR homepage OR read a book by an author whose first and last initials can be found in SILK ROAD.
5. Genghis Khan's Immediate Successors
Genghis Khan's successors were elected by the assembly of the Mongol aristocracy (Kurultai). Although the line of descent was followed, several years often passed between the death of a khan and the nomination of his successor. Thus, Genghis Khan's son and heir, Ögedei, was not elected until two years after his father's death. Ögedei became responsible for the bureaucratic organization of the empire and is known for the creation of a highly efficient postal service. He continued the conquest of Europe, reaching as far as the gates of Italy, when his sudden death in 1241 stopped everything. His son Güyük became khan in 1246, after his mother's regency. He was followed by Möngke, the son of Ögedei's brother, in 1251.
✱ Read a book tagged FAMILY on its GR Homepage OR read a book with a plot line that covers a span of several years (share approx. number of years).
6. The Division of the Mongol Empire
After the death of Genghis Khan, the empire was divided into four territories. The Great Khanate, which included the Karakorum and China, was ruled by Khan's youngest son, Tolui (and his descendants). The Khanate of the Golden Horde in central-western Asia was where the descendants of his eldest son, Jochi, reigned. The Ilkhanate in the southwestern territories (Persia and the Middle East) and the Chagatai Khanate in Central Asia were entrusted to his son Chagatai Khanate. Upon Möngke's death in 1259, a civil war broke out between two of his brothers. Kublai was the victor and was proclaimed Khagan in 1264. He established the Mongol Empire into four separate khanates, which each became independent after his death in 1294.
✱ Read a series book #4 OR read a book where you can find the word DIVISION in its text (share the text).
7. Kublai Khan & the Yuan Dynasty
Kublai Khan (1215-1294) was also the creator of the Chinese empire, known as the Yuan Dynasty. It was, in fact, under his rule that the country was reunited in 1279, and Beijing was chosen as its capital. He also attempted to invade Japan and Vietnam, without success. The Yuan Dynasty was the largest empire in the world until 1368, when it was expelled from China by the founder of the Ming Dynasty. The surviving Yuan retreated to Mongolia, where they managed to reign until 1635, when they were defeated by the Qing, the last Chinese dynasty.
✱ Read a book set in China (tell us where) OR read a large book (more than 400 pages; share page count).