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=== Mongol Empire and post-imperial ===
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As a unified state, Mongolia traces its origins to the [[Mongol Empire]] created by [[Genghis Khan]] in the 13th century. Genghis Khan unified the various tribes on the [[Mongolian plateau]], and his descendants eventually conquered almost the entirety of Asia, the Middle East, and parts of Eastern and Central Europe.

The Mongol Army was organized into decimal units of tens, hundreds, thousands, and ten thousands. A notable feature of the army is that it was composed entirely of cavalry units, giving it the advantage of maneuverability. Siege weaponry was adapted from other cultures, with foreign experts integrated into the command structure.

The Mongols rarely used naval power, with a few exceptions. In the 1260s and 1270s they used seapower while conquering the [[Song dynasty]] of China, though they were unable to mount successful seaborne campaigns against Japan due to storms and rough battles. Around the Eastern Mediterranean, their campaigns were almost exclusively land-based, with the seas being controlled by the Crusader and Mamluk forces.

With the disintegration of the Mongol Empire in the late 13th century, the Mongol Army as a unified unit also crumbled. The Mongols retreated to their homeland after the fall of the [[Yuan dynasty|Mongol Yuan dynasty]], and once again delved into civil war. Although the Mongols became united once again during the reign of [[Esen Taishi|Queen Mandukhai]] and [[Dayan Khan|Batmongkhe Dayan Khan]]. In the 17th century they were annexed into the [[Qing dynasty]].