Introduction to the statue of Genghis Khan: Boerzhijin Temujin (1162-August 25, 1227), Khan of the Mongolian Empire, also known as "Genghis Khan". An outstanding statesman and military strategist in world history. In the spring of 1206, he founded the country and proclaimed himself emperor. Since then, he launched many wars of foreign conquest, conquering areas as far west as Central Asia and the Black Sea coast of Eastern Europe.