If Genghis Khan is often hailed for being progressive around Women's rights, education, and religion, why is he also known for brutally slaughtering thousands and torturing the rest?

by mcleafer

Edit: Sorry, I mean why does he slaughter and torture the rest of conquered people

CornPlanter

I'm sorry but this question hardly makes any sense. He is known for these things because he (allegedly) did these things. Do you want to ask whether it's true that he did these things? Or is it just hard to believe to you, that he did some things you consider positive, and also some things you consider negative?