Around 1205 CE, Chinggis Qahan and the Mongols defeated the Naimans and the Merkits, who were part of the Mongolian empire. Qahan conquered his very own people because they called for his execution. Jamuga, a Naiman survivor and brother to Qahan, became a robber after the conquest of his people and climbed the Tanglu Mountains with five companions. His companions then turned on him and took him to Chinggis Qahan. The exchange between Jamuga and Quahan was recorded by an anonymous author and was written in The Secret History of the Mongols, which is the oldest surviving Mongolian text. The Secret History of the Mongols gives insight into the relationship between Jamuga and his brother, Quahan. In the beginning of the text, Jamuga …show more content…
This document gives great detail and insight into the interworking’s of Qahan’s mind who is still considered to be one of the greatest and most powerful leaders of all time. Chinggis Qahan was such a cruel leader that he turned against his own brother just to protect his empire. The only potential limitation with this source due to the fact that it was written and recorded such a long time ago and by an anonymous source, is it difficult to determine if it is entirely accurate. There is no doubt that the events described in this passage are factual, but the actual spoken words may have been compromised throughout the years this document has been in existence. There are many things one can learn from this source but the most fascinating information one can gather from this is the details into the leadership style displayed by Chinggis Qahan and the Mongolian empire. Qahan was an absolute brute who let nothing stand in the way between him and what he wanted. This source, however, does not clarify how exactly Qahan and Jamuga are related. It only states that they are brothers but it does not say if they are actually brothers related by family, or companions that simply swore brotherhood. This would be important to clarify because perhaps if Jamuga and Qahan were family, Qahan would not have gone against his word and not had Jamuga put to death. This source could potentially be used to provide an in-depth look into Chinggis Qahan’s family ties and relationship during his rule over the Mongols and show just how far Qahan was willing to go to protect