* Defeated the Roman Empire in several battles and imposed heavy tributes.
* Controlled much of the trade routes between Europe and Asia.
* Established a new center of power in Central Asia.
* Destroyed many European cities and left a lasting legacy of terror.
* His tactics and strategies influenced later military leaders.
* His empire laid the foundation for the migration of peoples known as the Barbarian Invasions.
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