Chengiz Khan

Book Details:

• Author: Vasily Yan

• Category: Novels & Short Stories

• Publisher: National Book Agency Private Limited

• Language: Bengali

• First Publication Year: 2002

• Publication Year: 2020

• Edition: 2nd Edition

• Binding: Paperback

• Number of Pages: 353

• ISBN: 9789348253361

About The Book:
Chengiz Khan is the Bengali translation of a novel included in classic Soviet literature, written by Vasily Yan. The novel chronicles the life and conquests of Genghis Khan (1162–1227), the famous Mongol warrior and empire-builder. His real name was Temüjin, and he united the Mongol tribes, transforming them into a powerful and skilled military force. His formidable army instilled terror across Asia in the early 13th century. At the height of his power, his empire spanned from China to the Adriatic Sea in Europe.

The novel delves into Genghis Khan’s remarkable achievements and his legal and social reforms that reflected moral values and a sense of justice. However, Genghis Khan remains a controversial historical figure. The author, Vasily Yan, wrote this novel with the intent of portraying not just the ruthless nature of Genghis Khan’s conquests but also the courage of the nations that resisted his plundering forces.

The book reflects on the destruction, death, and suffering caused by Genghis Khan’s invasion, particularly the devastation faced by the common people, especially the farmers. It serves as a narrative of the battles and the heroic resistance of the nations that stood firm against the invaders. Yan’s purpose was to highlight the human cost of Genghis Khan’s empire-building and the chaos his reign brought to peaceful communities.