Genghis escapes the heat in August 122 …
Years: 1226 - 1226
Genghis escapes the heat in August 122 by residing in the Qilian Mountains while his troops approach Wuwei, the second-largest city of the Western Xia empire.
As no relief comes from the capital, Wuwei decides to surrender and avoid certain destruction.
At this point, Emperor Xianzong dies, leaving Mozhu to deal with a collapsing state as the Mongols encroach on the capital.
In autumn, Genghis rejoins his troops, takes Liangchow, crosses the Helan Shan desert, and …
Locations
People
- Emperor Mozhu of Western Xia
- Emperor Shenzong of Western Xia
- Emperor Xianzong of Western Xia
- Genghis Khan
- Subutai
- Ögedei Khan
Groups
- Tanguts
- Jurchens
- Western Xia, or Tangut Kingdom
- Mongols
- Mongol Empire
- Jin Dynasty (Chin Empire), Jurchen
Topics
- Genghis Khan, Conquests of
- Mongol Conquests
- Mongol conquest of the Jin dynasty
- Genghis Khan's Second War with the Xia Empire
