Comprehensive History

Mongol Empire was the greatest empire of the 13 th Century and ranked among the most ruthless empires of human history. Their influence diminished during the 14 th Century when the Mongol Empire disintegrated into several relatively smaller dynasties. After its emergence in 1206 from Mongolia, t he Mongol Empire  captured vast areas of Eurasia in just a few decades under the leadership of Genghis Khan and his military commanders. The rise of nomads of Mongolia to become rulers of an  area comprising  today’s Russia, China, Central Asia, Eastern Europe, and parts of the Middle East was not merely due to the capabilities of Mongols. Several other factors also played a vital role in establishing this vast empire. Rise of the Mongol Empire - Important  Reasons The Leadership of Genghis Khan   Before the emergence of Genghis Khan, Mongols were divided into various groups and tribes, fighting against each other to control their areas. Genghis Khan also had to fight against hi

The Union of Soviet Socialist Republic (USSR), commonly known as the Soviet Union, was a socialist state that lasted from 1922 to 1991. Vast areas of Eastern and Central Asia and Eastern Europe were part of the Soviet Union, with its capital in the Russian city of Moscow. The Soviet Union played a vital role in the defeat of Germany in World War 2.  After the war, it became a superpower along with the USA. USSR emerged after the fall of the Russian Empire and the victory of the Red Army against the White Army. As the leader of Communism, USSR greatly influenced several parts of Asia, Europe, Africa, and South America. The main reasons behind the rise of the Soviet Union are listed below. Economic Conditions of the Russian Empire At the start of the 20 th Century, the Russian economy was deteriorating due to severe economic and political instability that gave rise to social unrest. The  communists took advantage of this situation and promised equal rights to people of lower

The Soviet Union was a world power after its establishment in 1922 and became a superpower after World War 2 in 1945. After World War 2, the Soviet Union established a communist bloc that remained hostile to the US-led bloc. Both USA and USSR continuously clashed indirectly between 1945 and 1990. During this period, these superpowers avoided a full-fledged war but opposed each other in various conflicts through their proxies. The whole era is known for the ‘Cold War’ between the two superpowers. This situation ended in 1992 with the collapse of the USSR, after which the USA emerged as the sole superpower. The main reasons behind the collapse of the USSR are the following. Long-standing Cold War Against USA After World War 2 in 1945, the Soviet Union captured the whole of Eastern Europe and parts of Central Europe, while its influence spread to several areas of Asia, Africa, and South America. The USA and its allies formed Western Bloc to counter this situation. This global di

In 1992, USSR collapsed after the fall of the communist regime and the independence of several states from Asian and European parts of the USSR. The Soviet Union was a superpower before its dissolution. It is the reason that this collapse not only changed the political and economic condition in the areas directly related to USSR, but it impacted heavily on a global scale also. The following are notable long and short-term effects that appeared after the collapse of the Soviet Union.  End of the Cold War Soon after the end of World War 2 in 1945, USA and USSR emerged as two superpowers leading two opposite economic systems, capitalism and communism. Both countries tried to spread their respective economic system and influence in other parts of the world, resulting in hostility between the two superpowers. But both these superpowers had dangerous and lethal weapons (including nuclear weapons), and their direct conflict could have destroyed the whole world. Therefore, both co