The Mongol Destruction of Baghdad

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PRIMARY SOURCES
Al-Din Fadl Allah, R. (1999). Jamiʻu't-Tawarikh: A history of the Mongols. (W. M. Thackston, Trans.) (Vol. 2). Harvard University. Rashid Al-Din is the principal primary source quoted throughout this episode.

Al-Din Shirazi, Q. (2018). The Mongols in Iran: Qutb al-Din Shirazi's akhbar-I moghulan. (G. Lane, Trans.). Routledge.

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Ahmed, L. (2021). Women and gender in islam: Historical roots of a modern debate (2nd ed.). Yale University Press.

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[_Ladiesman]

“ since we have come all this way, how can we turn back without seeing the caliph?” Gave me chills

[skylargray]

That painting of the Mongol Army at the gates of Baghdad gives a lot of Battle of Pelennor Field vibes. Incredible but terrifying. Goosebumps

[LofiLillies]

Fun fact:

Due to the lack of suitable stones during the siege of Baghdad, the mongols used palm trees as ammunition against the city walls.

[mohilibya]

Mongols were the 13th century nuclear bomb..

[Baddy]

The Khan's warning/order to Baghdad seems like something aliens would tell us before the invasion. The "resistance is futile" spirit is big in this one.

[Warmaker]

Being a Mongolian diplomat must have been one of the deadliest jobs in the medieval world. I think you'd be better off being a regular foot soldier.

[explosivereactionstv]

Not gonna lie, it feels like Baghdad to this day never recovered from this at all.

[wesleymiller]

Caliph: “this palace will survive until doomsday”

Mongols: “yeah, about that…”

[indianpotatofarmer]

“Do not try the impossible, surrender” - that line is cold man. Imagine being a one of the defenders seeing a endless hoard of mongols and knowing ur time is up, just cold man

[VanMiddeConcrete]

It’s so crazy to think about the atrocities of the past. I feel like the sacking of a city like this and its absolute destruction are beyond the imagination of the modern mind.

[khalidwarsaw]

the mighty Mongol invasions carried by chinggis khan and Hulagu Khan is exactly what I imagine an aliens invasion would look like

[averageknucklehead]

Jesus, I can't imagine how terrified the people must've been who had to watch their city fall and knowing they could potentially die.

[superoriginalname]

Imagine being a defending warrior, you cannot but tremble with adrenaline at the might and ruthlessness of the Mongols.

[IMPERATOR-EL]

“I am the wrath of God, if you have not committed great sins, then God would not of sent a punishment like me upon you”-Genghis Khan.

[キソグ]

Imagine the excitement waiting for your enemy to reply to your message 😂

[Youssef_Bey]

This has become my favorite history channel on YT, especially this series on the Mongols. I was glued to my seat for its entirety. Can't wait for the next epic episode in this series!!

[johnnykilonzo]

I like the way you portray such a story with honesty and style that evokes emotion like horror. Most documentaries about Mongols just narrate away without the gravity as if it a fairy tale. But thanks to you, it makes me feel for the inhabitants who were invaded. Keep up with this series about Mongol empire is captivating. Definitely I am gonna share with my friends in Kenya.

[martinmoren]

This is my first encounter with your channel and I must say: wow. The combination of your commentary, the stunning art and the incredible sound effects truly made everything come to life. It felt as though I was observing the siege, with my own eyes. It´s quite amazing that one can consume these kinds of historical documentaries on YouTube for free. Cheers!

[Ak-]

If history was taught like this in school. So many more people would make it their favorite subject.

[timcent]

Your style of presentation is clean, easy to digest, wonderfully written. Many channels forget the fact that older people are viewers too and yet do not speak clearly. Well done gents.