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The attempted Mongol invasion of Japan, 1281 (1907). From Harmsworth History of the World, Volume 1, by Arthur Mee, J.A. Hammerton, & A.D. Innes, M.A. [Carmelite House, London, 1907]
Kublai Khan (1215-1294) of the Mongol Empire and founder of the Yuan Dynasty, 1912Kublai Khan (1215-1294) was the fifth Khagan (Great Khan) of the Mongol Empire, reigning from 1260 to 1294. He was the founder of the Yuan Dynasty, a division of the Mongol Empire
The annual festival celebrating the emperors birthday, revived by Kublai-Khan, 1847. Artist: B ClaytonThe annual festival celebrating the emperors birthday, revived by Kublai-Khan, 1847. Scene in the Chinese imperial court. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner
Mandarin throwing himself with the infant emperor into the sea, 13th century, (1847). Artist: ArmstrongMandarin throwing himself with the infant emperor into the sea, 13th century, (1847). Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)
Kublai Khan paying for purchases, c1280s, (early 15th century). Artist: Master of BoucicautKublai Khan paying for purchases, c1260s, (early 15th century). Marco Polo (1254-1324) Venetian traveller and merchant, left Venice with his father and uncle in 1271
Kublai Khan gives the Polos their passport, c1280s, (early 15th century). Artist: Master of BoucicautKublai Khan gives the Polos their passport, c1265-1269, (early 15th century). Marco Polo (1254-1324) Venetian traveller and merchant, left Venice with his father and uncle in 1271
Marco Polo, Venetian traveller and merchant meeting Kublai Khan, 13th centuryMarco Polo, Venetian traveller and merchant meeting Kublai Khan, c1274. Marco Polo (1254-1324), together with his father and uncle, presenting the Popes letter to Kublai Khan (1214-1294)