The nomadic warlord Jenghiz Khan in his tent, surrounded by attendants
Date Description Source Reference
14th century A much decorated (gold, red and black detail) version of a yurt (all most condom shape in profile).  “The nomadic warlord Jenghiz Khan in his tent, surrounded by attendants.” Bibliothèque National, Paris/ Weidenfeld Library.
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“The court of a Mongol king. Louis IX’s attempts to woo the Mongols with gifts were replied to with polite threats.” 

p. 391, “Mongol Court (Persian, 14th century, BN MS Supp. Pers. 1113, f. 44v). 

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'Golden horde. A Mongol khan with his court in a magnificent tent. The Golden horde was named for the sight of its spectacular tents along the Volga river.' 

p.219. 86. Genghis Khan in his tent (BN, MS Suppl. Persian 113, f. 4r)

 Humble, R., Warfare in the Middle Ages, London, 1989, p. 98. 

Hallam, E., Ed., Chronicles of the Crusades, Eyewitness Accounts of the Wares between Christianity and Islam, New Jersey, 1997, p. 275. 

Hallam, E., Ed., The Plantagent Encyclopedia, An Alphabetical Guide to 400 Years of English History, London, 1990, p.86.

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