1220 siege during the Mongol invasion of the Khwarazmian Empire. It began in October 1220 in what is now Turkmenistan and lasted until April 1221 (about 6 months). The setting was Urgench. 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
- 1220Construction of Salisbury Cathedral
- 1220Siege of Samarkand
- February 1220Siege of Bukhara (1220)
- 13 May 1220Birth of Alexander Nevsky
- from October 1220 to April 1221Siege of Gurganj
- 1221Construction of Burgos Cathedral
- 24 November 1221Battle of Indus
- from 1223 to 1240Mongol invasion of Kievan Rus'
- from 1223 to 1242Mongol invasion of Europe
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