Episode 296 - The Mongol Storm with Nicholas Morton
The History of Byzantium
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The Rise of the Mongol Empire and Conquests in Anatolia
The chapter traces the origins and expansion of the Mongol Empire led by Chinggis Khan in the early 13th century, focusing on their conquests in northern China, Central Asia, and the Middle East. It explores the Mongols' military tactics, conquest of the Khwarazmian Empire, and interactions with different religious groups in the region. Additionally, it highlights the decline of the Seljuk Sultanate under Mongol influence, paving the way for the emergence of Turkmen nomadic groups and the foundation of the Ottoman Empire.
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