October
09
/ 2018
Jebe was a prominent Mongolian general who served under Genghis Khan. He was a converted enemy soldier who lucked out after shooting an arrow at the infamous Khan during battle. In a strange turn of events, Genghis saw the value of his almost-assassin and took Jebe into his service. And Jebe did not disappoint his new master; he actually went on to become one of Genghis Khan’s most talented and loyal generals. Jebe was probably born sometime during the 12th century. His birth name is said to have been Zurgudai, and he is recorded to have belonged to the Besud clan, which was part of the Taichud tribe. In 1201, he participated in the Battle of the Thirteen Sides, fighting
