Genghis Khan conquered most of Eurasia. Why didn't he conquer India?

During Genghis Khan's reign, he launched many wars of conquest and conquered a vast territory, stretching from the Black Sea coast in the west to almost all of East Asia in the east, establishing a world-famous empire spanning Eurasia. Although the empire was large, it was a little puzzling. Mongol warriors fought in Europe but did not conquer India, which was close to them. How could Genghis Khan give up conquering an empire that was so close to him and so rich?

Historical records

According to records in the Yelu Chucai year of Yuan Dynasty, this change in Genghis Khan's reasons was related to a monster named Lunduan that Genghis Khan encountered in the Indus River. According to historical records, Genghis Khan attacked the north bank of the Indus River while pursuing Zalandin, but Genghis Khan's American troops did not attack India, but quickly withdrew to Afghanistan.

Twenty thousand Mongols led by Bala entered India and captured some cities along the way. However, after months of interrogation, no trace of Zalandin was found. At that time, Lu Yechu tactfully persuaded Genghis Khan to give up the pursuit and withdraw from India. But Genghis Khan not only wanted to continue pursuing Zalandin, but also wanted to seize the opportunity to capture India. Then came the good news. The American army marched into the Caucasus, defeated the Kipchak reinforcements, and invaded Arote. So Genghis Khan ordered more resolutely to go south to cross the river, meet the Eighth Prize, pacify India, and complete his great empire as soon as possible. But why did the powerful Mongolian cavalry fail to enter India and quickly retreat?

According to records in the Yelu Chucai year of Yuan Dynasty, the American army determined to occupy India by Genghis Khan attacked the Indus River. They saw the water vapor in the river and the sun was misty. The soldiers were thirsty and rode down to drink water. However, the water in the river was too hot and they should not go in if they could not drink it. This made the soldiers complain and they couldn't wait to get back right away. Ye Chucai was about to remonstrate again when he saw a big monster by the river. Genghis Khan ordered his soldiers to bend their bows and shoot arrows. Suddenly he heard a monster making a sound, which was very like a human voice, as if you had returned the word to your master. Ye Chucai immediately stopped the archer and took the opportunity to tell Genghis Khan that the monster's name was Lou Duan and was sent by God to warn Genghis Khan that in order to protect the lives of all people, he must mobilize his troops as soon as possible. Genghis Khan obeyed God's will and did not advance. Ba Ci also returned to the north on the same day. After the meeting, Genghis Khan immediately led his army back to Mongolia.

Judging from this historical record, it looks like a myth, but some historians believe that strange monsters are possible, and it is not surprising that some of the beasts of India were not seen by the Mongols. Strange. As for saying that the monster is crying because your Lord has returned prematurely, it is probably Lu Yechu's far-fetched statement. Lu Yechucai originally wanted to persuade the Demon King to come back early. In this case, he is likely to use the topic to persuade Genghis Khan to use monsters as cover for the US military to cry. The actual situation at that time was mostly like this. Ye Chucai probably considered that the Mongolian soldiers would not get much benefit in India, so he pretended to be a monster in the name of monsters. Then we can first understand the situation of the Mongolian soldiers and India at that time.

Mongolia is indeed a country capable of fighting. With a population of more than 1 million and an army of more than 100,000, they defeated the Southern Song Dynasty, Huamo, and the European coalition forces of tens of millions and millions of troops. The Mongolian cavalry is invincible and invincible, so it must have its superior conditions.

First of all, the eating habits of Mongolian Americans determine that they can quickly adapt to any place. The Mongolian army only drank mare's milk or slaughtered sheep for food. In other words, as long as there are water and grass for the horses to eat, the Mongols can be self-sufficient. Secondly, the Mongols were good at riding and shooting, which not only helped them fight on flat ground, but also made up for the lack of food and grass. Because even during the war, there was a temporary shortage of mare's milk and mutton, and they could supplement it with shooting. During battle, the Mongolian cavalry relied on horses and cattle to replenish supplies. This significantly reduced the logistical work of the army. During the march, food and grass are often the throat of an army, but it is difficult for the enemy to choke the Mongolian soldiers.

But the Mongolian cavalry also has two weaknesses. 1. Mongolian cavalry are good at riding and shooting, but they are useless in front of the rivers and lakes. To overcome this weakness, Genghis Khan established a navy in 1220. According to relevant historical records, during the Western Expedition, the Mongolian army built hundreds of warships and carried the Mongolian cavalry across the Moran River within a month. But another weakness of the Mongolian cavalry that cannot be solved is their inherent problem. The Mongolian people living in the Mongolian Plateau and the dry and cold areas of Siberia are afraid of heat and humidity and cannot tolerate high temperatures. This has been clearly demonstrated in the campaigns to capture South and Southeast Asia. Therefore, some people speculate that the real reason for Genghis Khan's troops was that the Mongolian cavalry could not adapt to the climate and geographical environment of India.

According to records, it was midsummer and the heat was unbearable. The Mongolian army only walked a few miles before feeling exhausted and sweating profusely. Many soldiers were unable to march due to the hot weather. The hot weather made the brave Mongolian soldiers suddenly lose their fighting spirit. Indian soldiers are accustomed to this climate. Due to environmental constraints, Mongolian soldiers have completely lost their advantage here. They no longer have the momentum and fighting power to roam freely on the Indian plateau grasslands. The climate may be the main reason why the Mongolian army turned back, but there is another point. Only Lu Yechu may know the terror of Indian war elephants.

Indian Elephant Soldiers

There are many elephants in India, where elephants can not only be used for labor, but people also organize elephants into armies to help in wars.

Indians have a special affection for elephants, which they call Hadi. In the eyes of Indians, this animal is a symbol of strength, wisdom and kindness. After training, elephants can easily become good friends of humans. On the battlefield, elephants often take the initiative on the battlefield with their height, size and strength.

The High War Elephant can reach 100 meters, which allows the tower on its back to shoot arrows and shoot at enemies from a commanding height. Among many animals, elephants are very powerful and can be tamed. If the elephants were arrayed on the battlefield, they would be invincible. In the 3rd century BC, the military power of the Mauryan Dynasty in India relied on war elephants. Coins unearthed at that time now have war elephant designs. According to records, the Mauryan Dynasty also provided 500 war elephants to the Iranian Dynasty and Alexander the Great to help them defeat the Macedonian Dynasty.

The coordination between the war elephant and the war horse is even more flawless. Elephants fight side by side, and when the elephants clear the way, the horses can charge into battle; charge with the horses, and the elephants can be killed and trampled. According to Indian literature, there were four types of Indian troops at that time, with elephant soldiers as standard bearers, followed by cavalry, chariot soldiers and infantry. It can be seen that India has placed its elephant soldiers in a winning position. If the two armies fight, the Mongolian cavalry is likely to encounter an elephant battle, which will be difficult for the Mongolian cavalry to deal with. The descendants of Genghis Khan have tasted the bitter pill of Indian elephant soldiers.

Later generations continued to chop.

In 397, Timur, a descendant of Genghis Khan, decided to complete his ancestor's great cause and ruled out sending troops to India. He first ordered his grandson Jia to lead 30,000 cavalry as the vanguard of the expeditionary force. Jia successfully crossed the Indus River in 1397 and captured Multan in May 1398. Later, Timur led an expeditionary force of 100,000 people across the Hindu Kush Mountains and came to Kabul. In September 1998, Timur deliberately chose the same place where Zalanting crossed the Indus River to complete Genghis Khan's unfinished business. Timur and Jahangir met on the Sothirisu River and continued their advance, invincible until they encountered Indian elephant soldiers.

At that time, the Indian army sent 120 war elephants, each with a war tower on its back. There were 12 to 14 soldiers in the building. Armed with bows and arrows, they could shoot from their battle towers at distant enemies at their feet and several meters high. This kind of fighting method of the Indian army has never been seen by the Mongols. When the horses of the Mongolian army saw such a monster, they refused to step forward even though they were whipped. Suddenly, the army was in chaos, arrows were flying in the building, and the Mongolian cavalry suffered heavy casualties and had to turn back and retreat immediately. Timur saw the power of the war elephant, and his marching plan was disrupted by this monster. Although he later figured out how to subdue the elephants with fire attacks, the previous battles had left a shadow on the Mongolian cavalry. Therefore, if Genghis Khan's American cavalry ever forcibly invaded India, it would inevitably encounter an elephant war. Whether the already very tired Mongolian cavalry was fatal is unknown.

No one knows how history will continue if the Mongolian cavalry forcibly invades India, but in the end Genghis Khan decided to withdraw his troops from India, thereby preserving the main force of the Mongolian army.

It is the real historical fact that the Yuan Dynasty finally stood in the East!