Why did the Mongols invade Japan?
This is a question that many of us have been asking for quite a while now... Why did the Mongols invade Japan? Or any other surrounding country?
The Mongol Empire was one of, if not the largest empire in the world, with a land size of over 33 million square kilometres in its prime. The Mongol Empire was active during the 13th and 14th centuries, setting about to conquer various surrounding countries, including China, Russia and Korea as well as parts of Europe. It was founded by Genghis Khan in 1206 after unifying the numerous nomadic tribes of Mongolia. Genghis Khan's grandson, Kublai Khan, launched several attacks against Japan during the 13th Century.
The first source that I have chosen are the Scrolls of the Mongol Invasions of Japan, which is a primary source. The scrolls, which were commissioned by a low-ranking Japanese Samurai, Takezaki Suenaga between 1275 and 1293, are our main source of information about the Invasions. Each scroll depicts the events of the first and second invasions, both of which Takezaki had participated in. Presumably crafted by peasants, the scrolls were drawn to record the bravery and the deeds that Takezaki had displayed on the battlefield.
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The article was non-biased towards the opposing nations, outlining the perspectives of both sides. It was written in the 2010s, meaning that the author was not present during the invasions, so it is a secondary source. It was written for the General