Genghis: The Legend of the Ten

A lesser-known aspect of Chinggis Khaan, famously known as Genghis Khan, is his practice of gathering orphans from the aftermath of his battles and having his mother raise them. These adopted siblings eventually became his most devoted officials and advisors. Khaan structured his Mongol army using a decimal system, organizing soldiers into units of 10 (“aravt”), 100 (“zuut”), 1,000 (“minghan”), and 10,000 (“tumen”), with each unit led by a commander who reported to the next larger unit. Khaan tasks a 10-member “aravt” unit with finding a skilled doctor residing in a forest. During their journey, they come across an abandoned infant, who turns out to be the child of an enemy warrior. Despite having saved the child’s life, they are pursued by the enemy. As they protect the child from enemy attacks, the “aravt” members must also fulfill their mission. Their actions highlight the compassion and courage of Mongol warriors as they approach the final confrontation.