#Kaidu

[honkowo]

ok realised i had a good bit accumulated 4 another artdump yay(2 no ones suprise its empire shit again lol)

from the top we have: a subspecies of displacer beast that lives in the nearby mountain range known locally as suncats(the gif includes diff colour morphs based on the various colours of the sun during the day + an albino alt), 3 tiefling horse mounts of kaidu, jon & tolui respectively(+ no armour alts),scary magic granpa tsaivar & kaidu fullbodies + another npc, a bunch of shitpost drawings cos i want 2 draw all these fuckers in my brain but dunno what 2 draw them doing lol(1st is negative nancy club feat mono(one of my friends tieflings he made specifically 4 the empire) & jon, atracinus showing krei 2 the kraul, atracinus & his very normal wife(kaidu), & lastly mono again w kaidu), & lastly(cos hes verrry flashy & i didnt want 2 put that at the top) discontent's suncat form(in canon hes all flashy 2 disorient whoevers attacking him)

[nickysfacts]

Khutulun was proving that women can be stronger then men 100 horses at a time!

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Kaidu River’s Morning, Lil, Xinjiang, China

Photographer: Jinyi He

International Pano Awards

[kaiduslokison]

Kaidus groans in annoyance under his breath before he starts to mock his sister's voice quietly whilst neatening up the room he was in. " 'Kai, i'm gonna do some stupid shit somewhere you can't help if i need it...Kai, i'm gonna go do something i never might come back from, see you...no? Why?' The fuck does she mean why..."

Maybe he's talking to himself a little louder than intended but he's somewhat...quite, frustrated, he can't be blamed.

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Kaida??? I didn't mean to say that I'm sorry

[sophiexrph]

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[moodymisty]

As for my boy the Khan, his kinks would be more his type in ladies. Besides obviously having a breeding kink (he is based on the man with 9 legitimate children with his beloved Empress, Börte, and who, after she died, had 6 consequential junior wives and numerous concubines) and size kink (he is described as one of the taller Primarchs), I think he would be into formidable people.

In the 13th century, Mongolia was at the height of its power under the leadership of Genghis Khan and his successors. The Mongol Empire, which began with Genghis Khan’s unification of the Mongol tribes, expanded rapidly to become the largest contiguous empire in history. This period was marked by significant military conquests, administrative innovations, and cultural exchanges across Asia and Europe. However, while the male warriors and leaders of the empire are well-documented, the contributions of Mongolian women, particularly those of noble or royal lineage, played an essential role in the empire’s success and stability.

One of the most notable female figures from this period was Sorghaghtani Beki, a Kereit princess and the wife of Tolui, the youngest son of Genghis Khan. After Tolui’s death, Sorghaghtani managed the affairs of her household and became a powerful political figure. She was instrumental in the rise of her sons, particularly Kublai Khan, who later became the founder of the Yuan Dynasty in China. Sorghaghtani was known for her astute political mind, fostering alliances through marriage, and ensuring that her sons were well-educated, which was crucial for their future roles as leaders. Her influence was such that she is often credited with shaping the policies that helped maintain the cohesion and expansion of the Mongol Empire after Genghis Khan’s death.

Another significant female figure was Töregene Khatun, the widow of Ögedei Khan, Genghis Khan’s third son and his successor as the Great Khan. After Ögedei’s death, Töregene effectively took control of the empire as the regent for her son, Güyük Khan. During her regency, she consolidated power and managed the vast empire, demonstrating her capability as a ruler. Her reign is notable for her diplomatic efforts, including interactions with European rulers, and for supporting cultural and religious diversity within the empire.

Khutulun, a niece of Kublai Khan and the daughter of Kaidu, a powerful ruler of the Chagatai Khanate, stands out as one of the most remarkable women in Mongolian history. Born around 1260, Khutulun was renowned for her extraordinary physical strength, her skills in wrestling, and her prowess as a warrior. Khutulun was undefeated in wrestling. According to historical accounts by various Muslim scholars like Rashid al-Din and al-Qashani,she would only marry the man who could defeat her in wrestling. Many suitors tried, but none succeeded, which added to her legendary status. Some stories suggest that she amassed a significant herd of horses as a result of her victories, as she demanded horses from any man who lost to her. Khutulun was a formidable military leader. She often accompanied her father, Kaidu, in his military campaigns. She had a role in running the government of her khanate and the army. She did eventually marry her father's bodyguard and had many children together. However she and her family, after being pushed away by her brothers, were most likely killed in 1307 by raiders from the Chagatai Khanate.

The Khan wants somebody who could match him. He wants a strong-willed, intelligent consort who would rule for him while he ran off to war. He literally just wants to be with somebody who's the exact same but the opposite gender. That's his kink. Himself but with a pussy and tits 😭😭 (I am not very good at these things, could you suggest more?)

As an apologize in regards to my yapping (I am a historical nerd currently obsessed with Medieval Asian and Middle Eastern history), I send this to express regret 😔

https://x.com/nomadaesthetic/status/1821312574362677486

https://x.com/nomadaesthetic/status/1827440103351882085

we welcome all forms of Khan propaganda here, friend.

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Bird Watching Tour in China: Discover The Best Places

The winter season makes us indeed lazy, but choosing to get out of the cozy blanket and head for a bird watching tour in China will never be a regretful experience.

It is time to escape the daily busy schedule and head to China’s top destination for bird watching. China is home to various bird species that are a real treat to the eyes of a bird enthusiast.

Furthermore, bird watching is one of the best ways to give your mind a dose of peace and refresh your inner soul. So, are you confused about which places to explore in China for bird watching? Continue reading the article below.

So, let’s get started!

Rongcheng

Rongcheng is said to be the largest Swan habitat, covering an area of about 10,500 hectares. It is one of the top swan lakes in the world and is perfect for birding trips in China. As soon as the winter season knocks on the door, thousands of swans from Siberia fly towards Rongcheng Swan Lake for wintering. Watch the swans dancing, singing and walking with your naked eyes, which promises an enchanting experience overall.

Xinjiang Bayanbulak Swan National Reserve

Towards 400km northwest of Korla, high-altitude wetlands form the second-largest grassland area in China, with the Kaidu River flowing through it. In addition to this, it is known to be the famous Xinjiang Swan Lake, which is the natural habitat for the massive population of wild swans. Don’t forget to capture some of the captivating moments when the bird’s wings are fanning.

Poyang Lake

This lake is a must-watch destination for birding trips in China. It falls in the Jiangxi Province. The place holds around 310 species of birds and is famous for being the “Kingdom of the Stork.” You will come across a huge number of rare birds here, like Grus leucogeranus, Grus japonesus, and many more. Along with this, the place is also popular as the largest migratory bird wintering area in Asia since around 1 lakh birds fly here during the winter season.

Dongtan Wetland

Another best place for bird watching tour in China is Dongtan Wetland on Chongming Island. It is about 100 km away from downtown Shanghai. Being one of the most preferred winter birding parks, it spreads around 24 square kilometres. Every year, from November to February, the place holds an annual birding festival, welcoming the largest number of birds.

Yunnan

This place provides a warm and mild climate in winter. Red-billed gulls from Siberia have spent their winters here for almost 30 years. For birding trips in China, add Dianchi Lake and Chuhu Park to your bucket list in Yunnan. Head to the Botanical Garden in Xishuangbanna, which has a tropical climate, to watch the Crimson Sunbird and Anastomus Oscitans from close by. However, the Napa Lake wetlands in Shangri La are home to noble birds like black-necked cranes, attracting numerous photographers worldwide.

Wrap Up Time

Finally, these were the places ideal for bird watching tour in China. You should add these destinations to your bucket list and make sure to visit them once you land in this country. Don’t forget to carry your cameras as you are going to capture the most beautiful birds behind the lens.

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KHUTULUN // PRINCESS OF THE MONGOLS

“She was a Mongol noblewoman and wrestler, the most famous daughter of Kaidu, a cousin of Kublai Khan. Her father was “most pleased by her abilities”, and she accompanied him on military campaigns. She was described by Marco Polo as a superb warrior, one who could ride into enemy ranks and snatch a captive as easily as a hawk snatches a chicken. She insisted that any man who wished to marry her must defeat her in wrestling. Winning horses from competitions and the wagers of would-be-suitors, it is said that she gathered a herd numbering ten thousand.”

[fearsmagazine]

THE WARRIOR PRINCESS - Review

DISTRIBUTOR: Film Movement

SYNOPSIS: Descended from Genghis Khan and skilled in all forms of military combat, Princess Khutulun (Tsedoo Munkhbat) is one of the fiercest warriors in the Mongol Empire. Despite her talents on the battlefield, Khutulun is still expected to marry, and her father, Kaidu Khan, arranges for a union with the prince of Pamir. But on the night when their emissaries meet, Kaidu is ambushed by an assassin sent by his sworn enemy Khubilai, and the Golden Sutra is stolen. Vowing revenge, Khutulun and her clan set out on an epic journey to retrieve the sacred text and restore peace to their homeland. -Press Notes

REVIEW: Based on true events, the Warrior Princess has beautiful landscapes and choreographed fight scenes. I liked the introduction of the princess as a child and how she was able to keep her allies close to her since they were raised together. The children were able to see what a true warrior she was and therefore were loyal to their princess. They became her allies throughout the film, willing to fight to the end with their princess. The cinematography was filled with lush fields and gorgeous mountains. Throughout the film the princess holds her own, showing strength and skill during fights and archery.

The language is Mongolian but the subtitles are clear and easy to follow. They are not distracting nor do they take away from the beauty of the film. The movie does not hold back on the past, showing the depth of how easily betrayal can come to a peaceful tribe.

I also thoroughly enjoyed the scenes with the princess’ grandmother and how she molded her to become the warrior who would honor her family. I also liked that they included the Golden Sutra with the original symbol that is called Khas which was passed down by the great Khans including Gengis Khan. This symbol is a symbol of statehood to the Mongolians. It is also used in Tibetan culture and is very honorable.

This film entranced me with the beauty of the land and the strength of its characters. It made me want to read more about the Mongolian culture and to seek out literature about the great Khans in the past. I would easily add it to my foreign film collection.

CAST: Tsedoo Munkhbat, Altantur Altanjargal, Setgeltuvshin Bayarbat, Tumurtogtokh Davaakhuu. CREW: Directors - S. Baasanjargal & Shuudertsetseg Baatarsuren; Screenplay - Shuudertsetseg Baatarsuren, Boldkhuyag Damdinsuren; Producers - Shuudertsetseg Baatarsuren & Boldkhuyag Damdinsuren; Cinematographer - B. Ganbat; Score - Baidrag Tserendanzan. OFFICIAL: N.A. FACEBOOK: N.A. TWITTER: N.A. TRAILER: https://youtu.be/HdejQ8ly_vY?si=2-7UZjLRl82B1Iry RELEASE DATE: On VOD, Digital Platforms & Film Movement Plus March 8th, 2024

**Until we can all head back into the theaters our “COVID Reel Value” will be similar to how you rate a film on digital platforms - 👍 (Like), 👌 (It’s just okay), or 👎 (Dislike)

Reviewed by Liza Perez

[green-oneil]

It's women's history month, that's your favorite womanly historical fact?

You pick the best person to ask because when I was little, my mom got me a book called rejected princesses. Do you know how sometimes movies will be based on princesses from real life or fairytales well, my mama found a book about all of the princesses, who probably wouldn’t be in a movie because they’re so bad ass!

 There are so many to pick from that. It’s hard to do the picking, but there was once a Mongolian princess who had 10,000 horses.  She was Genghis Khan‘s great great granddaughter. Her father Kaidu favored old ways of writing and shooting and stuff because he was nomadic and her uncle was into political things and they got bored and started to go at war with each other so her dad relied on one person above all others to try and win the war which at this point has been going on for 30 years, she had 14 brothers and he picked her. She was known to be incredibly skilled in horsemanship and archery.

Marco Polo described her like this. Sometimes she would leave her father side and make a dash for the host of the enemy and seek some man there out and pounce on him like a hawk on a bird and carry him to her father and she did that lots of times.

Back then that’s pretty bad ass just a girl coming out of nowhere in the middle of a battle and snatching you off your horse and bringing you back to her dad!

But apparently her greatest skill was wrestling they had wrestling matches constantly and if you won people thought you were gifted by the gods!

The princess was known to be undefeated, and that’s based on Marco Polo’s account of it to her.

Her dad wanted her to be married off, but she refused to do it without her potential suitor being able to beat her in wrestling, and she made up a standing offer: beat her and she’d marry you, lose and you give her 100 horses. She ended up with 10,000 horses and no husband! One guy got so cocky he said he gave her 1000 horses instead of the usual 100 and he got his butt kicked! 

Anyway that’s one of the coolest women’s history facts I know!

[honkowo]

hmm i think i deleted the old pin soooooooo

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Graphic Novel Review: The Divided Earth

The Divided Earth (The Nameless City, #3)by Faith Erin Hicks (Goodreads Author) 5 out of 5 stars In this final book of the graphic novel trilogy, Kaidu and Rat are trying to recover the lost secret weapon of the ancient people of the Nameless City – a formula for exploding fire. They think it will be easy to sneak into the palace and steal back the book containing the formula; after all, they…

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Alhamdulillah Alloh Maha Sayang & Maha Menerima Tobat. Aku Jadi Kesayangan Alloh Saat Tobat Dari "Sihir" #Dakwah #Islam

Quran Surat Thaha Ayat 69 وَأَلْقِ مَا فِى يَمِينِكَ تَلْقَفْ مَا صَنَعُوٓا۟ ۖ إِنَّمَا صَنَعُوا۟ كَيْدُ سَٰحِرٍ ۖ وَلَا يُفْلِحُ ٱلسَّاحِرُ حَيْثُ أَتَىٰ Arab-Latin: Wa alqi mā fī yamīnika talqaf mā ṣana'ụ, innamā ṣana'ụ kaidu sāḥir, wa lā yufliḥus-sāḥiru ḥaiṡu atā Terjemah Arti: Dan lemparkanlah apa yang ada ditangan kananmu, niscaya ia akan menelan apa yang mereka perbuat. "Sesungguhnya apa yang mereka perbuat itu adalah tipu daya tukang sihir (belaka). Dan tidak akan menang tukang sihir itu, dari mana saja ia datang". Tafsir Quran Surat Thaha Ayat 69 Lemparkanlah tongkatmu yang ada di tangan kananmu, niscaya akan menelan tali-tali dan tongkat-tongkat mereka. Apa yang mereka perbuat di hadapanmu tiada lain sekedar tipu daya seorang tukang sihir dan ilusi pengaruh sihir semata. Dan tidaklah tukang sihir itu akan menang di mana pun ia berada.” 📚 Tafsir Al-Muyassar / Kementerian Agama Saudi Arabia 69. Dan lemparkanlah tongkat yang ada di tangan kananmu, niscaya ia akan menjelma menjadi ular besar yang akan menelan sihir yang mereka buat. Apa yang mereka perbuat itu hanyalah tipu daya sihir belaka, dan sungguh para pesihir itu tidak akan mendapatkan kemenangan di manapun berada." 📚 Tafsir Al-Mukhtashar / Markaz Tafsir Riyadh, di bawah pengawasan Syaikh Dr. Shalih bin Abdullah bin Humaid (Imam Masjidil Haram) 69. وَأَلْقِ مَا فِى يَمِينِكَ (Dan lemparkanlah apa yang ada ditangan kananmu) Yakni tongkat yang dia pegang. تَلْقَفْ مَا صَنَعُوٓا۟ ۖ ( niscaya ia akan menelan apa yang mereka perbuat) Yakni menelan semua tali dan tongkat yang menjadi sihir mereka. إِنَّمَا صَنَعُوا۟ كَيْدُ سٰحِرٍ ۖ ( Sesungguhnya apa yang mereka perbuat itu adalah tipu daya tukang sihir) Yakni mereka hanya membuat khayalan. 📚 Zubdatut Tafsir Min Fathil Qadir / Syaikh Dr. Muhammad Sulaiman Al Asyqar, mudarris tafsir Universitas Islam Madinah 69. Dan lemparkanlah tongkat yang ada di tangan kananmu, seketika tongkat itu menelan dengan kuat dan cepat seluruh sihir yang mereka ciptakan dari tali dan tongkat. Sesungguhnya sihir yang mereka ciptakan itu hanyalah tipu muslihat yang sudah diatur dan tipu daya sihir yang tidak nyata. Dan penyihir itu tidak akan menang dimanapun dia berada dan datang. 📚 Tafsir Al-Wajiz / Syaikh Prof. Dr. Wahbah az-Zuhaili, pakar fiqih dan tafsir negeri Suriah 69. “Dan lemparkkanlah apa yang ada di tangan kananmu,” yaitu tongkatmu “niscaya ia akan menelan sesuatu yang mereka buat. Sesungguhnya sesuatu yang mereka buat itu adalah tipu daya tukang sihir (belaka). Dan tida akan menang tukang sihir itu, dari mana saja ia datang,” maksudnya tipu daya dan makar mereka tidak membuahkan hasil bagi diri mereka, lagi tidak sukses. Ia sekedar tipu daya dari para tukang sihir yang mengelabui (pandangan) khalayak dan mengaburkan (potret) kebatilan serta mengopinikan bahwa mereka berada di atas kebenaran. 📚 Tafsir as-Sa'di / Syaikh Abdurrahman bin Nashir as-Sa'di, pakar tafsir abad 14 H Yakni tongkatnya. Yang hendak mengelabui manusia semata dan membayangkan seakan-akan benar. Dengan membawa sihirnya. Lalu Musa melempar tongkatnya, maka tongkatnya pun berubah menjadi ular dan menelan semua buatan para pesihir. Ketika itu, para pesihir mengetahui dengan yakin, bahwa apa yang dibawa Musa bukanlah sihir, bahkan berasal dari Allah, maka mereka pun segera beriman. 📚 Hidayatul Insan bi Tafsiril Qur'an / Ustadz Marwan Hadidi bin Musa, M.Pd.I Dan lemparkan apa yang ada di tangan kananmu, yaitu tongkat yang biasa engkau pakai untuk menggembala kambing, niscaya ia akan menelan apa yang mereka buat, yakni ular-ular yang berasal dari sihir mereka. Ketahuilah, apa yang mereka buat itu hanyalah tipu daya penyihir belaka, dan tidak akan menang penyihir itu, dari mana pun ia datang. '70. Setelah melihat ular-ular hasil sihir mereka ditelan oleh ular yang berasal dari tongkat nabi musa, lalu para penyihir itu ditiarapkan oleh rasa takut pada Allah dan kagum pada kehebatan mukjizat nabi musa. Mereka segera

merunduk bersujud kepada tuhan yang maha esa seraya berkata, 'kami telah percaya dan beriman kepada tuhan harun dan musa. '. 📚 Tafsir Ringkas Kementrian Agama RI Terkait: « Quran Surat Thaha Ayat 68 | Quran Surat Thaha Ayat 70 » Referensi: https://tafsirweb.com/5311-quran-surat-thaha-ayat-69.html بِسْمِ اللّٰهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيْم – قُلْ هُوَ اللّٰهُ اَحَدٌۚ – اَللّٰهُ الصَّمَدُۚ – لَمْ يَلِدْ وَلَمْ يُوْلَدْۙ – وَلَمْ يَكُنْ لَّهٗ كُفُوًا اَحَدٌ Allohumma solli ‘alaa muhammad, wa ‘alaa aali muhammad, kamaa sollaita ‘alaa aali ibroohim, wa baarik ‘alaa muhammad, wa ‘alaa aali muhammad, kamaa baarokta ‘alaa aali ibroohim, fil ‘aalamiina innaka hamiidummajiid. Allâhumma-ghfir liummati sayyidinâ muhammadin, allâhumma-rham ummata sayyidinâ muhammadin, allâhumma-stur ummata sayyidinâ muhammadin. Allahumma maghfiratuka awsa’u min dzunubi wa rahmatuka arja ‘indi min ‘amali.

[pinkcupboardwitch]

I love the idea of a trans Holland, and wish we had more older Asian trans actors.

In terms of cis actors, what do you think about Rick Yune as Kaidu from Marco Polo, or Kim Sung-Kyu as Yeong-shin from Kingdom? I also have soft spots for either Riz Ahmed or Assad Zaman (whom @ravencromwell would probably like to know is on IWTV and has a beautiful voice). Both Riz and Assad can pull off that quality of intense stillness, and do an immense amount of acting with just their eyes, that I think is fundamental for Holland.

Those two are my favorites, but my someday king tag is also just pure propaganda for Dev Patel as Holland.

…. And Mahesh Jadu is also very good. I have more opinions about Asian Holland than I realized apparently.

1) Mahesh Jadu

2) Kim Sung-Kyu

3) Riz Ahmed (bonus of him reciting Edmund’s bastard monologue from King Lear. “I grow; I prosper.”

4) Assad Zaman

Slowly working through the White London faceclaims and have had a heckuva time with Holland. I know Cillian Murphy's a popular pick; I get the visual and I'm sure he's a great actor, but it just does not stick in my head. And he would stick out awkwardly among my generally Asian faceclaims (it started with a couple Korean actors I liked and recalling that one Marco Polo show, then I leaned into it).

I've considered Remy Hii, pictured below. I can kinda see it I think.

Since I write Holland as a trans man in half of my fics now, I decided to look into trans actors. I've considered Chella Man (also deaf, which would open up interesting worldbuilding potential) and Zee Phuwaryne Keenan. Not sure either fit perfectly but possible. Pictured below:

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Underused FC Challenge de @sweetieschallenge.

DAY 4 :  Diversity (aka no white people) in historical movies/series, fantasy, scifi. Rick Yune in Marco Polo.