15 Crazy historical events that inspired Game Of Thrones (With Pictures)

2. The Dothraki Were Inspired By The Mongols

The Dothraki are the barbarians Daenerys married into in season one. They seem extreme in terms of violence and sex but they are actually based on a real-world group. Martin has stated that the Dorthraki are inspired by the Mongols.

The Mongols were horse lords who rode through Asia in the 13^th century. The most well-known Mongol was Genghis Khan. Khan is actually the name given to him as the ruler, much how Khal was given to Drogo, as he was the ruler. They also had their own language, cared little for other cultures, and were nomadic people. This tribe, however, existed in the 13^th century and played no factor in the War of the Roses, so it’s hard to predict what role Dany’s army will have in the upcoming seasons based off of history.