Muqali

MedievalGeneralMongol Empire1170 — 1223

One of Genghis Khan's most trusted generals who campaigned in China.

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Quick Facts

Born

1170

Died

1223

Country

Mongol Empire

Era

Medieval

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)65

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)58

Legacy (20%)49

Leadership (15%)70

Strategy (15%)72

Total Score61.3

Muqali — Complete Timeline

1211 AD

Campaign in Northern ChinaWar◆ Major

Muqali was a key commander in Genghis Khan's invasion of the Jin Dynasty. He led forces in the capture of numerous cities and fortresses in northern China, including the victory at the Battle of Yehuling in 1211, which broke Jin resistance.

Jin DynastyYehulingNorthern China

Impact: regional

1212 AD

Conquest of ManchuriaWar

Muqali led a campaign to subdue the Khitan and Jurchen tribes in Manchuria. He defeated the rebel Khitan leader Yel

ManchuriaKhitanJurchen

Impact: regional

1215 AD

Siege of ZhongduWar◆ Major

Muqali participated in the Mongol siege of Zhongdu (modern Beijing), the capital of the Jin Dynasty. The city fell after a prolonged siege, leading to the massacre of its inhabitants and the effective collapse of Jin authority in northern China.

ZhongduBeijingSiege

Impact: regionaldestructive

1217 AD

Appointment as Viceroy of ChinaPolitical Action◆ Major

Genghis Khan appointed Muqali as viceroy (guo-wang) of all conquered territories in China, granting him command of the Mongol forces in the region. This made Muqali the de facto ruler of Mongol-occupied northern China.

ViceroyChinaGenghis Khan

Impact: regionalconstructive