Genghis Khan’s Government

Genghis Khan’s Government

Genghis Khan’s united Mongol nation formed the foundation of the largest continuous land empire ever known. A wise statesman, Genghis also established Mongolian-style democracy that respected the ethnic and cultural diversity of his Empire. His government left many long-lasting legacies:

Literacy and official record-keeping began with the first written Mongolian script, created by adapting the alphabet of the Uighur people of western Mongolia.

Councils of leaders and a “cabinet” of advisors drawn from different tribes and nations were held to establish policies and make decisions.

Laws and directions, supreme law over everyone. Ongoing body of legal work, reportedly forbade the kidnapping, declared all children legitimate, forbade the selling of women into marriage, required anyone finding a lost animal to return it to the rightful owner, provided a safety net for winter and hunters had to limit their hunt to what they need and no more, specified how animals should be hunted as well as the manner of butchering.  Genghis Khan made it clear that his Great law applied as strictly to the rules as to everyone else.

Tax all types of public service property the same tax exemptions to a range of professionals who provided essential public services, including undertakers, doctors, lawyers, teachers, scholars and leaders.

Religious freedom was extended to all denominations in the belief that the support of religious leaders would foster good relations with the people.

Service appointments were based on merit, regardless of nationality or connections.

International passports provided protection for the diplomatic representatives of any nation, facilitating safe passage and trade.

Rapid communication depended upon the mounted messenger service.

By; S. Uzmee