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Bamian
Battle Name : Bamian
Date(s) : 1221
Part of : Mongol Persian First War ,
Outcome : A victory for Mongol Army over Persian Army
Type of battle : Land
Summary
The Afghan city of Bamian blocked the Mongols route through Afghanistan in pursuit of Jalal-ad-Din, heir to the Shah of Persia. The city refused to surrender. Ghengis Khan laid siege to the city and captured it after suffering heavy losses which included one of his grandsons. The city was razed and all its inhabitants slaughtered.
Location
In a pass between the Hindu Kush and the Koh-i-Baba mountains. (Afghanistan)
