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The Conquests of Genghis Khan
Years active: 1206-1227, Regions conquered: China, Central Asia, Middle East, Impact on history: Established the largest contiguous land empire in history, which facilitated trade and cultural exchange along the Silk Road.
Qin Shi Huang's Unification of China
Years active: 230-221 BCE, Regions conquered: The Warring States until the formation of the Qin dynasty, Impact on history: Standardized scripts, currencies, and measures and built much of the Great Wall.
The Punic Wars
Years active: 264-146 BCE, Regions conquered: Carthaginian territories by Rome, Impact on history: Solidified Rome's status as the dominant power in the Mediterranean and lead to the Roman Empire.
The Campaigns of King David
Years active: ca. 1010-970 BCE, Regions conquered: United the tribes of Israel and expanded the territory to include Edom, Moab, and Ammon, Impact on history: Central figure in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions, established a united Israel which influenced later cultural and historical perspectives.
The Invasions of the Sea Peoples
Years active: ca. 1200-900 BCE, Regions conquered: Ancient civilizations of the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean, Impact on history: Contributed to the end of the Bronze Age and the collapse of several ancient civilizations, leading to changes in the power dynamics of the ancient world.
Cyrus the Great's Expansion of the Achaemenid Empire
Years active: 559-530 BCE, Regions conquered: Persia, Media, Babylon, Lydia, and parts of Central Asia, Impact on history: Known for his policy of tolerance and respect for other cultures, establishing a template for future empires.
The Reign of Sargon of Akkad
Years active: ca. 2334-2279 BCE, Regions conquered: Sumerian city-states and expanded to Western Iran, Syria, and Anatolia, Impact on history: Established one of the world's first empires, the Akkadian Empire, which influenced successor states and regional politics.
The Campaigns of Ashoka the Great
Years active: 268-232 BCE, Regions conquered: Indian subcontinent, Impact on history: After the Kalinga War's mass destruction, he embraced Buddhism and spread its principles through his edicts.
Hannibal's Campaigns
Years active: 218-202 BCE, Regions conquered: Various territories in Spain and Italy, Impact on history: Demonstrated advanced military tactics by crossing the Alps, challenging the Roman Republic during the Second Punic War.
The Persian Wars
Years active: 499-449 BCE, Regions conquered: Greek city-states attempted to defend against Persian invasion, Impact on history: Ensured the survival of Greek culture and set the stage for the rise of Athens and Sparta.
Alexander the Great's Campaigns
Years active: 336-323 BCE, Regions conquered: Macedonia, Egypt, Persia, and parts of India, Impact on history: Spread of Hellenistic culture and fusion of Greek and Eastern civilizations.
The Campaigns of Thutmose III
Years active: 1479-1425 BCE, Regions conquered: Near East, Nubia, and Northern Euphrates region, Impact on history: Often referred to as the 'Napoleon of Egypt', he vastly expanded the Egyptian Empire and secured its wealth and power for generations.
The Conquests of Attila the Hun
Years active: 434-453, Regions conquered: Various territories across the Balkans, Gaul, and Italy, Impact on history: Contributed to the weakening of the Roman Empire and the advent of the Migration Period in Europe.
Peloponnesian War
Years active: 431-404 BCE, Regions conquered: Not a conquest but a war between Athens and Sparta along with their allies, Impact on history: Led to the destabilization of Greek power and the eventual rise of Macedonian dominance under Philip II.
Julius Caesar's Gallic Wars
Years active: 58-50 BCE, Regions conquered: Gaul (modern France, Belgium, Western Switzerland), Impact on history: Strengthened Caesar's position in Roman politics leading up to his dictatorship.
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