Siege of Diaoyu Castle (1259 AD)

Siege of Diaoyu Castle (Mongol Empire vs Southern Song) took place in 1259 AD during the Mongol conquest of the Song dynasty.

Battle facts

• Year: 1259 AD
• Era: Medieval
• Conflict: the Mongol conquest of the Song dynasty
• Side A: Mongol Empire
• Side B: Southern Song
• Commanders (A): Möngke Khan, Wang Dechen
• Commanders (B): Wang Jian, Zhang Jue
• Outcome: Song victory
• Coordinates: 30.004°, 106.313°

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