Overextension played a major role in the collapse of the Mongol Empire as it struggled to maintain control over such a vast territory. The Mongols had conquered a significant portion of Asia, from China to Eastern Europe, which stretched their resources thin. This led to difficulties in governing and defending the empire, ultimately leading to internal unrest and revolts. Additionally, the Mongols practiced a system of fragmentation, where they divided conquered territories among different family members, causing further division and weakened central authority. The combination of overextension and fragmentation ultimately contributed to the collapse of the Mongol Empire.
