Genghis Khan on the Throne (IMAGE) U.S. National Science Foundation Caption Genghis Khan was enthroned in the year 1206; climate played a large part in his empire's success. Credit Wikimedia Commons Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.