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Book's First Pagehe returned to China he began his greatest challenge, conquering the Empire of Na-Chung. It took three years, and over 60,000 casualties, but he was eventually victorious. In 1226, Genghis went to prevent an uprising of the defeated Chinese tribes. He was successful, but on his way home, he fell off his horse and was fatally injured. He died in August 1227. Genghis Khan conquered more than twice as much land as any other person in history, bringing Eastern and Western civilizations into contact in the process. His descendants, including Ogodei and Kublai, were also prolific conquerors, taking control of Eastern Europe, the Middle East and the rest of China, among other places. The Mongols even invaded Japan and Java before their empire broke apart in the 14th century. Genghis Khan’s Empire was the largest ever established, extending from the Caspian Sea to the Sea of Japan, with over 700 tribes and cities under his rule. In 1228 Multan and Sind were annexed to the Delhi sultanate. But before this, Iltutmish reasserted his control over Bihar and Bengal. The Sultan also suppressed the revolts by the Rajasthan chiefs. Between 1226 and 1231 he reconquered Ranthambhor, Ajmir, Sambhar, Nagaur and Gwalior. In 1234– 35 Iltutmish led an expedition against Malwa and captured Bhilsa. The conquest of Ujjain was followed by the demolition of the ancient Mahakal temple. His earlier military expeditions in Badaun, Kanauj and. Banaras completely undermined the local rajas’ independence. Iltutmish was the greatest ruler of thirteenth-century India and a wise statesman. The receipt of the mansur (letter of investiture) from the Abbasid caliph in 1229 gave legal status to Iltutmish’s kingship. Iltutmish was generous to talented people who willingly became pillars of the central administration. Rukn-ud-din (April-November, 1236) Raziya, the most competent among the children of Iltutmish, had been promoted by her father over her incompetent brothers. In 1231 Iltutmish