#Kaidu

[oliviartist]

EVERYONE STOP WHAT YOUR DOING

it has been brought to my attention that not that many people know about the graphic novel called the nameless city by Faith Erin Hicks

well I’m Telling y’all to go read it it’s really good

please just trust me it’s amazing

[nickysfacts]

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

🐴🇲🇳🐴

[avetruth]

Караев О. К. Чагатайский улус. Государство Хайду. Могулистан. Образование кыргызского народа (1995)

Караев О. К. Чагатайский улус. Государство Хайду. Могулистан. Образование кыргызского народа (1995) https://www.avetruthbooks.com/2023/01/karaev-o-k-chagatajskij-ulus-gosudarstvo-khajdu-mogulistan-obrazovanie-kyrgyzskogo-naroda-1995.html?feed_id=7702

[sitting-on-me-bum]

Kaidu River’s Morning, Lil, Xinjiang, China

Photographer: Jinyi He

International Pano Awards

[inz-lokisdottir]

“Um. …I don’t know where this picture came from but I can explain why I’m threatening my brother with a spatula.

…he snuck up on me and scared the heck outta me and uh…yeah, that’s it.”

[ here ]

[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.

[connectionterminated13]

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

[sophiexrph]

RICK YUNE GIF PACK

PUBLIC COMMISSION !! by clicking THE SOURCE LINK you will be redirected to a page with 200 gifs of RICK YUNE as KAIDU in MARCO POLO (2014-16) made from scratch by me, sophie ! rick was born in 1971 ! please don’t edit these or add them to gif hunts and like or reblog if you use them ! :) thank you so much to my commissioner, and click this link if you’d like to know more about my commissions !

[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.

[alpinebirdingworld-blog]

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.

[oliviartist]

what do I do with a book nobody know about make memes of course

also slight spoilers for the graphic novel called “ the nameless city “ by Faith Erin Hicks

[valkyries-things]

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.”

[jurakan]

Fun Fact: Khutulun!

No one’s asked but Today You Learned about Khutulun!

Khutulun was the favorite daughter of Qaidu/Kaidu, one of Kublai Khan’s cousins. She was famous for being an incredible warrior, to the point that she refused to marry anyone who could not defeat her in wrestling (maybe she learned it from her fourteen brothers?). Which was apparently very difficult, because she won a lot of horses this way. She did eventually marry, although the identity of her husband is currently unknown!

Apparently Khutulun’s father was so fond of her, and believed in her potential as a leader and a warrior, that he tried to have her named as his heir. It didn’t work out–she ended up supporting one of her brothers. She died in her forties, which apparently led to some people suggesting she was assassinated.

Carlo Gozzi apparently made a play about her in the 1700’s. She’s also played by Claudia Kim in the Netflix series Marco Polo.

[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!

[booksformks]

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…

[inz-lokisdottir]

inz’ father!loki realising what’ll happen to his children, or rather child since he knows four year old Inz (not baby inz, og Inz) could survive but not Kaidus due to abilities

(gif from @dailymarvelstudios)