Genghis Khan | Sackings and Slaughter | 3
Legacy
The Brutal Siege of Bukhara
This chapter recounts the devastating siege of Bukhara in February 1220, detailing the Mongol forces’ violent tactics under Genghis Khan. After a relentless 12-day siege, the execution of approximately 30,000 inhabitants exemplifies the Mongol strategy of instilling fear through brutality. The narrative emphasizes the harsh consequences of aggression against the Mongols and the calculated military evolution of their conquests.
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