 |
In the year 1184, the Merkit Tribe stole Borte from Temuchin (later to
be known as Chingis Khan). Temuchin allied with the Kerait Tribe to fight
against the Merkits and reclaim his beloved Bride. Once Borte was safely
back, Temuchin ended the campaign. Unfortunately, this was not the last
time the Merkits would rival Temuchin.
In 1217, Chingis Khan warred with neighboring nomad tribes to unite tem
under his banner. The last tribe to rival him was the Merkit. Remembering
past transgressions, Chingis Khan ordered the Merkit Tribe to be slaughtered
to the last man. General Subadai completed the orders of his Khan with
a vengence. The few women and children left were taken by the Keriat Tribe
who settle in the area south of Lake Baikal.
In 1268, a daughter was born to one of the last survivors of the Merkit
Tribe. She was named Chabi, After Khubia Khan's favorite wife. She grew
up as all Mongol children... learning to ride, shoot and take care of the
animals and gher. Soon her headstrong nature became evident, she chose
not to marry but to follow the warriors path. Finally, bored with the nomad
life on the steppes, Chabi followed the lure of the Khan's Courts in Daidu
near Peking. In 1290 she joined in several campaigns against Korea, Japan
and South Asia. Since then she was seen headed out with the army to battle
the Persians and follow the Silk Road to the West.
|
