Siege of Kaifeng (1232) (1232 AD)

Siege of Kaifeng (1232) (Jin dynasty vs Mongol Empire) took place in 1232 AD during Mongol conquest of the Jin dynasty.

Battle facts

• Year: 1232 AD
• Date: 1232-01-01
• Era: Medieval
• Conflict: Mongol conquest of the Jin dynasty
• Side A: Jin dynasty
• Side B: Mongol Empire
• Commanders (A): Emperor Aizong of Jin, Cui Li (Han officer who defected to the Mongols)
• Commanders (B): Subutai, Tolui, Ögedei
• Casualties: approx. Almost all, though exact figures are unknownVery heavy; many Mongols killed or injured
• Outcome: Emperor Aizong flees to Caizhou
• Coordinates: 34.794°, 114.340°

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