I am certain that you are well aware of Genghis Khan, the leader of the Mongol horde, the reason the Great Wall of China exists. However, Mansa (Emperor) Musa was not a pushover either. According to estimates, during his reign, his wealth peaked at about 400 billion US dollars in today’s value. Well, you want to know how much money Bill Gates has. Well, you will be surprised that Bill G. merely has about 75 billion dollars of net worth and he is being crowned the richest man in the world every year. What about Genghis Khan’s wealth you ask? Well, some estimates put his net worth as high as 100 trillion dollars in today’s value. However, these figures are heavily disputed by historians as there is no solid evidence to prove this. However, no one is stopping us from indulging into a hypothetical comparison. If you are a history buff, I highly recommend that you take a look at this article, as the article is packed with historical trivia and infotainment. As you know, this short intro does not allow me to get into further details, instead let me point you in the right direction.
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