The Yuan Dynasty and Mongol Rule in China: A Transformative Era
The Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), established by the Mongol leader Kublai Khan, represents one of the most significant and transformative periods in Chinese history. This dynasty marks the first time in Chinese history when the country was ruled by a non-Han ethnic group—the Mongols. The Mongol conquests, led by Genghis Khan and later his successors, established…