Mongol Siege of Baghdad 1258 The End of the Golden Age

In 1258, Hulagu Khan's Mongol army besieged Baghdad, the jewel of the Islamic world and seat of the Abbasid Caliphate. This episode delves into the political intrigue, military strategy, and devastating aftermath of the sack. We explore the role of the vizier Ibn al-Alqami, the caliph al-Musta'sim's indecision, the use of Chinese siege engineers like Guo Kan, and the destruction of the House of Wisdom. Drawing on accounts from Juvayni and Rashid al-Din, we ask: was the fall of Baghdad inevitable, and what did it mean for the Islamic Golden Age? #SiegeOfBaghdad #HulaguKhan #AbbasidCaliphate #MongolEmpire #IbnAlAlqami #GuoKan #HouseOfWisdom #Juvayni #RashidAlDin #AlMustaSim #TigrisRiver #1258 #IslamicGoldenAge #MongolSiege #MedievalWarfare #History #FexingoHistory #CentralAsia Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo