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Mongols
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The Mongols ($\text{/mɒŋɡəlz/}$) are a historical and contemporary ethnic group originating primarily from the Eurasian Steppe, known historically for establishing the largest contiguous land empire in history, the Mongol Empire, during the 13th and 14th centuries. Their profound historical impact stems largely from their rapid expansion under Genghis Khan and his successors, which fundamentally reshaped political, economic, and cultural landscapes across Eurasia, from Eastern Europe to the Pacific Ocean. Linguistically, they speak vari…