Yan Shi

MedievalGeneralMongolia1182 — 1241

Han governor who surrendered to the Mongols.

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Quick Facts

Born

1182

Died

1241

Country

Mongolia

Era

Medieval

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)35

Influence (20%)41

Legacy (20%)31

Leadership (15%)41

Strategy (15%)39

Total Score38.2

Yan Shi — Complete Timeline

1218 AD

Surrender of Yan Shi to the MongolsPolitical Action◆ Major

Yan Shi, a Han Chinese governor under the Jin dynasty, surrendered his territory to the Mongol Empire during Genghis Khan's invasion of northern China. This act of submission brought him into Mongol service, where he later served as a general.

Mongol ConquestJin DynastyDefection

Impact: regional

1219 AD

Appointed as a Mongol GeneralPolitical Action

Following his surrender, Yan Shi was appointed as a general in the Mongol army. He commanded Han Chinese auxiliary troops in campaigns against the Jin dynasty and other territories, contributing to Mongol military expansion.

Mongol MilitaryHan Auxiliaries

Impact: regional