The death of in 1259 marked a major turning point in the history of the mongol empire

The death of Kublai Khan in 1259 marked a major turning point because up to his death, the Mongol Empire was more or less constantly expanding. However, with his death, things started becoming worse and worse eventually as the empire became to big for one emperor to hold it.

assuming that by westerners you mean americans. that they were mean and controlling and abusive to its peasants.

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