Question

The death of _____ in 1259 marked a major turning point in the history of the Mongol Empire.

Hongwu
Kublai Khan
Mongke Khan
Hulegu

Answer 1

The death of _MONKE KHAN____ in 1259 marked a major turning point in the history of the Mongol Empire.

Answer 2

Mongke Khan

Step-by-step explanation:

Mongke was born in 1208 and he was a grandson of Ghengis khan. In 1251 he got the title of khan. He revived the prestige of the Mongol empire by expanding its territories to Iraq, Iran and up-to-the Mediterranean. In the east, he was preparing to conquer China but died because of disease. His reign witness important administrative measure to strengthen the empire.