What was the legacy of the Mongol conquest?
They left a legacy of power and fierceness but also showed generosity to different religions. They set up political stability and economic succession. The final legacy that their leader left was peace and tolerance to others. Explain how the Mongols ruled their empire. They were not harsh rulers. They often let people live the way they had before Mongol conquered them, just as long as they paid their tribute (taxes) to the Mongols. Genghiz set an example for his successor by ruling his lands with tolerance and justice. Kublai Khan grandson of Genghiz Kahn; tried to stop Mongols from being absorbed into Chinese civilizations, only Mongols can be in the army, high ranking jobs were given to other Mongols or non-Chinese, Mongols were too few and as a result Kublai allowed Chinese officials to rule the provinces. Yuan became the Chinese name for Kublais dynasty. Kublai was a harsh ruler and took a lot of money from his people. Marco Polo an Italian merchant visiting China; Polo wrote a boo
