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Mongol invasion of Europe

1236–1242 · 13th century · Also known as Mongol invasions of Europe

The Mongol invasion of Europe was the campaign of 1236–1242 in which Mongol armies under Batu Khan and Subutai conquered the Volga Bulgars and the principalities of Rus' and then invaded Poland and Hungary. They won at Legnica and Mohi in April 1241, but withdrew in 1242, probably after learning of the death of the Great Khan Ögedei.

Mongol invasion of Europe
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