1206 facts for kids

1206 was an important year in history. It was written as MCCVI in Roman numerals.

Major Events of 1206

The Rise of Genghis Khan

In 1206, a powerful leader named Genghis Khan (whose real name was Temujin) united the Mongol people. He became their great leader and started the huge Mongol Empire. This empire would grow to be one of the largest in history.

New Dynasty in India

In India, a new ruling family began. Qutb ud-Din started the Mamluk dynasty. This was the first family to rule the Delhi Sultanate, a powerful kingdom in India.

Battles in the Baltics

The Livonian Brothers of the Sword, a group of knights, joined forces with the Semigallians. Together, they won a battle against the Livs people.

Danish Expedition to Estonia

King Valdemar II of Denmark and archbishop Andreas Sunonis led a trip to Saaremaa island in Estonia. The people on the island were forced to give up. The Danes built a fortress there, but they couldn't find anyone to stay and protect it. So, they burned the fortress down themselves and left the island.

People Born in 1206

• Béla IV of Hungary (died in 1270)
• Güyük Khan

People Who Died in 1206

• Ikhtiyar al-Din Muhammad Bin Bakhtiyar Khalji – He was important for starting Muslim rule in Bengal.
• April 7 – Frederick I, Duke of Lorraine
• June 4 – Adela of Champagne, who was the queen of Louis VII of France.
• Muhammad of Ghor, a Persian conqueror and sultan (born in 1162).
• Jamuqa, a Mongol military and political leader.

Images for kids

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  Portrait of Genghis Khan (also known as Temüjin)

See also

In Spanish: 1206 para niños