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(IPA: [], Mongolian: (see below for alternative spellings), Temüjin (Тэмүүжин) by birthname, (c. 1162[1]–August 18, 1227) was a Mongol political and military leader or Khan (Ruler) (posthumously Khagan (Emperor)[2]) who united the Mongol tribes and founded the Mongol Empire (Их Монгол Улс), (1206 – 1368), the largest contiguous empire in world history. Born to the name Temüjin () in the Borjigin clan, he forged a powerful army based on merit to become one of the most significant and successful military leaders in history.