Genghis Khan's Mongol Army Siege Tactics at the Battle of Zhongdu

In this episode of Fexingo History, Lucas and Luna dive into the Mongol siege of Zhongdu (modern Beijing) in 1215, a turning point in Genghis Khan's war against the Jin Dynasty. Learn how the Mongol army, composed mostly of light cavalry, adapted to siege warfare under the command of generals like Muqali and Samukha. Discover the role of Chinese defectors, the use of gunpowder weapons, and the devastating famine that broke the city's resistance. The episode also examines the controversial decision to burn the city and the strategic aftermath that reshaped North China. A focused look at a specific campaign that reveals the Mongols' military adaptability. #GenghisKhan #MongolEmpire #SiegeOfZhongdu #JinDynasty #Muqali #Samukha #MongolSiegeTactics #Gunpowder #ChineseDefectors #NorthChina #1215 #MedievalWarfare #MilitaryHistory #SteppeWarfare #WorldHistory #History #FexingoHistory #Podcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo