Wars, politics & history

Mongol invasion of Persia and Mesopotamia

from 1219 to 1258

An armed conflict. It began in 1219 and lasted until 1258 (about 39 years). The setting was Middle East and Central Asia. It was part of Mongol invasions and conquests. Those involved included the Mongol Empire, the Khwarazmian Empire, Nizari Ismaili state and the Abbasid Caliphate.

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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.