Abstract
The Yuan dynasty (1271–1368), formerly known as the Mongol Empire, was founded by the Mongol Chief, Tiemuzhen (Genghis Khan), in 1206. From then on, it gradually took control of the Yellow River Basin. From the reign of Genghis Khan to Mongke Khan, it defeated the Western Liao, the Western Xia, Jin and Dalione after another and brought Tubo into China’s territory. The Yuan dynasty established administrative institutions in ancient Tibet. In the eighth year (1271 AD) of the Yuan dynasty, Genghis Khan’s grandson Kublai Khan chose to name his dynasty “the Yuan dynasty,” annihilating the South Song dynasty in the 16th year (1279 AD) of the Yuan dynasty. He unified the country and set up the capital, Dadu (the modern Beijing).
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