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 Who is Kubla Khan

Kublai[note 4] (23 September 1215 – 18 February 1294), also known by his temple name
as the Emperor Shizu of Yuan and his regnal name Setsen Khan, was the founder
of the Yuan dynasty of China and the fifth khagan-emperor[note 1] of the Mongol Empire
from 1260 to 1294, although after the division of the empire this was a nominal
position. He proclaimed the dynastic name "Great Yuan"[note 5] in 1271, and ruled
Yuan China until his death in 1294.
 Why is Kubla Khan Famous
He was famous because he was the fifth emperor (reigned 1260–94) of
the Yuan (Mongol) dynasty (1206–1368). He conquered China in 1279, becoming
the first Yuan ruler of all of China. He was partially responsible for the
development of “dual principle” political theory. As ruler, he made paper money
the sole medium of exchange.
 What is the Origin of Kubla Khan

Kublai Khan was the grandson of Genghis Khan and a ruler of the
Mongol Empire for over 30 years. Kublai Khan began the Yuan dynasty
in present day Mongolia and China. Kublai Khan was born in 1215,
during the reign of his grandfather, the Mongol Emperor Genghis Khan.
 5 Facts About Kubla Khan
1. Coleridge wrote "Kubla Khan" in 1797, and it was first published in 1816, known for its vivid and imaginative
descriptions.

2. The poem is inspired by the court of Kubla Khan, the Mongol emperor who founded the Yuan dynasty in China
during the 13th century. The setting is the summer capital, Xanadu.

3. "Kubla Khan" is renowned for its musical and rhythmic qualities. Coleridge used various poetic devices, including
alliteration, assonance, and onomatopoeia, creating a melodic and hypnotic effect.

4. The poem is famously incomplete. Coleridge claimed he was interrupted while writing by a "person on business
from Porlock," preventing him from finishing the poem.

5. "Kubla Khan" has been widely studied and is considered one of Coleridge's masterpieces, showcasing elements of
Romantic poetry. The authenticity of Coleridge's claim about the dream and interruption has been a subject of debate
among critics.