This Muslim ruler was cruel than Aurangzeb

Genghis Khan, originally named Temujin, united the Mongol tribes in the early 13th century, creating a formidable military force.

In 1219, Genghis Khan launched a campaign against the Khwarezmian Empire, a powerful Muslim state in Central Asia, leading to its eventual destruction by 1221.

Genghis Khan's armies were known for their mobility, discipline, and innovative tactics, such as feigned retreats and psychological warfare, which contributed to their success against the Muslim empire.

The Mongol invasion led to the widespread destruction of cities such as Samarkand, Bukhara, and Nishapur. These cities were important cultural and economic centers of the Muslim world.

The Mongol campaigns resulted in significant loss of life and devastation of infrastructure, profoundly impacting the Muslim population and weakening the region's economic and social structures.

Genghis Khan’s ruthless reputation instilled fear across the Muslim world and beyond, with many cities surrendering without resistance to avoid massacre and destruction.

Despite the destruction, the Mongol Empire facilitated cultural and technological exchanges between the East and West, as they connected various parts of the known world under a single rule.

The fall of the Khwarezmian Empire and other Muslim states under Mongol rule led to significant shifts in power dynamics, paving the way for the rise of new powers such as the Ottoman Empire in the centuries to come.