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The Siege of Baghdad: Destruction and Devastation
This chapter provides a vivid description of the siege and destruction of Baghdad by the Mongol army in the year 1258. The chapter recounts the threats and warnings issued by the Mongol leader, Hulagu, to the caliph of Baghdad before the attack. It describes the influx of refugees into the city, the scarcity of resources, and the outbreak of disease.