The destruction of the city, a symbol of the Golden Age of Islam, marked a profound rupture in the Islamic world and a shift of its political and cultural center.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Siege of Baghdad?
- In 1258, the Mongol army under the command of Hülegü Khan besieged and captured Baghdad; the last Abbasid caliph was killed, libraries and irrigation systems were destroyed, and hundreds of thousands were massacred.
- When did Siege of Baghdad happen?
- 1258 CE
- Where did Siege of Baghdad take place?
- Bağdat, Irak