History glossary
Khwarezmian Empire
a powerful Central Asian and Iranian empire destroyed by Genghis Khan after a diplomatic crisis.
- Category
- Empire
- Region
- Central Asia and Iran
- Date range
- c. 1077-1231
What it means
A powerful Central Asian and Iranian empire ruled by the Khwarezmshahs. It controlled major Silk Road cities before Genghis Khan destroyed it after Mongol merchants and envoys were killed.
