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Group: Hispania Ulterior (region of Hispania)
People: Mátyás Rákosi
Topic: Mongol Invasion of Europe
Location: Biograd Zadar-Knin Croatia

Mongol Invasion of Europe

Years: 1223 - 1242

The Mongol invasion of Europe in the 13th century involves the destruction of East Slavic principalities, such as Kiev and Vladimir, the invasion of the Kingdom of Hungary (in the Battle of Mohi) and the further fragmentation of Poland (in the Battle of Legnica).

The operations are masterminded by General Subutai and commanded by Batu Khan and Kadan, both grandsons of Genghis Khan.

As a result of the successful invasions, many of the conquered territories will become part of the Golden Horde empire.Historians regard the Mongol raids and invasions as some of the deadliest conflicts in human history up through this period.

"[the character] Professor Johnston often said that if you didn't know history, you didn't know anything. You were a leaf that didn't know it was part of a tree."

― Michael Crichton, Timeline (November 1999)