Siege of Herat (1221) (1221 AD)

Siege of Herat (1221) (Mongol Empire vs Khwarazmian Empire) took place in 1221 AD during Mongol invasion of Khwarazmian Empire and Eastern Iran.

Battle facts

Year: 1221 AD
Era: Medieval
Conflict: Mongol invasion of Khwarazmian Empire and Eastern Iran
Side A: Mongol Empire
Side B: Khwarazmian Empire
Commanders (A): Tolui, Eljigidei
Commanders (B): Malik Shams al-Din Muhammad Juzjani
Casualties: approx. UnknownEntire population massacred
Outcome: Mongol victory
Coordinates: 34.333°, 62.200°

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Siege of Herat (1221) (1221 AD)

Siege of Herat (1221) took place in 1221 AD. Mongol Empire vs Khwarazmian Empire. Approx. UnknownEntire population massacred casualties. Part of Mongol invasion of Khwarazmian Empire and Eastern Iran. Explore the interactive map and full Wikipedia details on WarAtlas. Please enable JavaScript to use the full app.