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Jan 29, 1258
The mongols were under the command of Hulagu Khan.
http://www.iraqiembassy.us/page/mongols-invade-baghdadHalugu Khan was the son of Genghis Khan. He conquered most of western Africa. -
Jan 29, 1258
Hulagu Khan startes his campaign in Iran with the Nizari groups.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_Baghdad_%281258%29He went to Baghdad. He demanded that Al-Musta'sim follow the rules of the Abbasid. The Abbasid were not prepared for the invasion. The Caliph refused to surrender. HE believed that Baghdad couldnt fall by invaders. -
Jan 29, 1258
Hulagu attacked
http://www.historytoday.com/richard-cavendish/baghdad-sacked-mongolsDuring next week, the Mongols attacked Baghdad. They attacked the House of Wisdom, destroyed libraries, peoples houses, and killed many people. They pushed out the population of Baghdad. -
Jan 29, 1258
Mongols attack plan
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_Baghdad_%281258%29They created a big ditch around the city to have protection. They fired catapults that destroyed the city and greatly destroyed the city. -
Period: Jan 29, 1258 to Feb 10, 1258
Mongols sack Baghdad; formal end of Abbasid Caliphate
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Feb 10, 1258
after 12 days the city of Baghdad surrenders
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_Baghdad_(1258)After 12 days the Mongols have succeded on invading Baghdad. This is their capital now. It took about 12 days to successfully take over and sack baghdad.
