First battle fought between the Khwarezmian and Mongol empires, on the banks of the Irghiz river. It took place in 1209 in what is now Kazakhstan. The setting was Irgiz River. It was part of the Mongol invasion of Khwarazmian Empire and Eastern Iran. Those involved included the Mongol Empire and the Khwarazmian Empire.
Before and after
- from 1206 to 1290Mamluk Sultanate
- 1206Temujin is proclaimed Genghis Khan
- 30 September 1207Birth of Rumi
- 1 October 1207Birth of Henry III of England
- 1209Irghiz River skirmish
- 1209Founding of University of Cambridge
- from 1209 to 1229Albigensian Crusade
- 1212Children's Crusade
- from 1213 to 1221Fifth Crusade
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The era
This moment belongs to the Medieval world (500 CE to 1500 CE), kingdoms, faiths and trade routes. You can also browse everything in the 13th century.