When history and art collide 🤴 After a deep-dive into the Yuan dynasty while reading "She Who Became the Sun," I present my (highly stylized) version of Kublai Khan, the charismatic emperor who conquered half the world. 😜
As the grandson of Genghis Khan and the ruler of the Mongol Empire, Kublai Khan was no stranger to war and conquest. He was known for his ruthless tactics and military prowess, and he used these skills to conquer the Song dynasty in China, establishing the Yuan dynasty in 1271. While his reign was marked by his military conquests, Kublai Khan was also known for his policies of religious tolerance and cultural exchange, as well as his patronage of the arts, literature, and science. Despite his reputation for ruthlessness, Kublai Khan was a charismatic leader who left a lasting legacy in Chinese history as a conqueror, patron, and visionary ruler.