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Battle of Mohi

1241 • Borsod Feldschlacht

Historical Overview

The main battle of the Mongol invasion of Hungary; almost the entire Hungarian knightly army was destroyed.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Crushing Mongol victory.

Mongol Empire

  • Commander: Batu Khan / Subutai
  • Strength: ca. 30.000 - 50.000
  • Casualties: Moderat

Kingdom of Hungary

  • Commander: Béla IV.
  • Strength: ca. 50.000 - 80.000
  • Casualties: ca. 30.000 - 50.000

Strategic Context

Destruction of the strongest resistance in Central Europe to conquer the Pannonian region.

Conflict / War

Mongol Expansion

Decisive Mongol victory; initiated the fall of the Jin Dynasty.

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