Was Kublai Khan Mongolian or Chinese?
Kublai Khan was a Mongol ruler. He was the founder of the Yuan dynasty in China, which lasted from 1271 to 1368. However, he was also highly influenced by Chinese culture and adopted many Chinese customs and institutions. He moved the Mongol capital from Karakorum to Beijing, and changed the name of the dynasty from the Mongol Empire to the Yuan dynasty. He also introduced Chinese administrative and legal systems to the empire, and encouraged the development of Chinese literature, art, and science.