Genghis Khan
Genghis Khan played a major role in the introduction of a writing system, the idea of religious tolerance and the development of tribal unity throughout the empire. Khan conquered more territory than any other conqueror and his successors established the largest empire in history. Genghis Khan is more widely known for his presence in the Mongol culture than for all the territory he conquered. Also, another important fact to know about the Mongols was that they played an important role in the protection of The Silk Road.