Mongol Invasion of Europe

1241 CE · military

Around 1241, the Mongol armies carried their westward campaigns into Central Europe.

At the battles of Legnica in present-day Poland and Mohi (Sajó) in Hungary, European armies suffered severe defeats. The campaign came to a halt following the death of the great khan, and the Mongol forces withdrew; nevertheless, it left a profound impact on Europe.

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What was Mongol Invasion of Europe?
Around 1241, the Mongol armies carried their westward campaigns into Central Europe.
When did Mongol Invasion of Europe happen?
1241 CE