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The Mongolian horse, a strong, sturdy and fast breed that can survive harsh winters and scalding summers, is entwined with Mongol culture and helped build the biggest empire the world has ever known. Marco Polo, after becoming a trusted confidant of Kublai Khan, served the Great Khan by traveling and reporting on the far reaches of this empire. Inner Mongolia
Author: Michael Yamashita
© Michael Yamashita
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Published in: The Silk Road Journey