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People: Antipater II (son of Herod the Great)
Location: Gorodets-on-the Volga Nizhny Novgorod Russia

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 …