Siege of Baghdad

The Siege of Baghdad, also known as the Sack of Baghdad, took place in early 1258. A large army commanded by Hulegu, a prince of the Mongol Empire, attacked the historic capital of the Abbasid Caliphate after a series of provocations from its ruler, caliph al-Musta'sim.

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Which happened first?

• Siege of Baghdad began 1 year before Battle of Pelagonia
• Siege of Baghdad began 2 years before Battle of Ain Jalut
• Siege of Baghdad began 2 years before Battle of Montaperti
• Siege of Baghdad began 2 years before Battle of Durbe
• Siege of Baghdad began 3 years before Reconquest of Constantinople

Timeline

1. Siege of Baghdad (this page)January 29, 1258 – February 10, 1258
2. Battle of PelagoniaSeptember 1259
3. Battle of Ain JalutSeptember 3, 1260
4. Battle of DurbeJuly 13, 1260
5. Battle of MontapertiSeptember 4, 1260
6. Reconquest of ConstantinopleJuly 25, 1261

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