How did kublai khan gain power?

Kublai Khan gained power by successfully consolidating the Mongol Empire after the death of his grandfather, Genghis Khan, and subsequently becoming the fifth Khagan of the Mongol Empire in 1260. He expanded his authority by defeating rival factions within the empire and focusing on the conquest of China, ultimately establishing the Yuan Dynasty in 1271. His ability to integrate various cultures and administrative practices from conquered territories helped him maintain control and strengthen his rule.