Battle of Waliyan (1221)

Battle of Waliyan (Mongol Empire vs Khwarazmian Empire) took place in 1221 during the Mongol invasion of the Khwarazmian Empire.

Battle facts

• Year: 1221
• Date: 1221-01-01
• Era: Medieval
• Conflict: the Mongol invasion of the Khwarazmian Empire
• Side A: Mongol Empire
• Side B: Khwarazmian Empire
• Commanders (A): Shigi Qutuqu
• Commanders (B): Jalal al-Din Mangburni, Saif al-Din Ighraq, Timur Malik, Amin Malik
• Casualties: 15,000+ (Mongol Empire)
• Outcome: Khwarazmian victory
• Coordinates: 35.478°, 68.879°

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Wikipedia article on Battle of Waliyan · Wikidata entry

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