Genghis Khan and the "Yam"
By celticeagle
@celticeagle (189820)
Boise, Idaho
September 11, 2022 4:37pm CST
Known for his military mind Genghis Khan founded the Mongol Empire in 1206. This united many nomadic tribes and became the largest contiguous empire in history. He was one of the most important conquerors of all time.
But, did you know that he also created the first international postal system? One of his earliest decrees as Khan was forming the mounted courier system known as the "Yam'. It not only allowed information and goods to travel as never done before but it also served as the Khan's eyes and ears.
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@Nakitakona (59987)
• Philippines
25 Sep 22
I haven't known it. In our history, we have also an ancient means of communications such as horse rider wandering telling the people about the decrees of the chieftain or a crier known as umalohokan.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Umalohokan
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@Nakitakona (59987)
• Philippines
28 Sep 22
@celticeagle That's our ancient means of communications.
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@celticeagle (189820)
• Boise, Idaho
26 Sep 22
There is so much more about this leader.
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@RasmaSandra (97957)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
12 Sep 22
Thank you for the interesting information
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@Beestring (15373)
• Hong Kong
12 Sep 22
Yes, he is well known in Chinese history. Thank you for the interesting information.
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