The Mongol Siege of Aleppo: Hulagu's Syrian Campaign

In this episode, Lucas and Luna take an in-depth look at the Mongol invasion of Syria in 1260, focusing on the siege of Aleppo. While many know about the fall of Baghdad in 1258 and the Battle of Ayn Jalut later that year, the campaign in between is often overlooked. Lucas explains how Hulagu Khan, fresh from his conquest of the Abbasid capital, turned his attention to the Ayyubid and Mamluk territories. He details the key role of Hulagu's Christian wife, Doquz Khatun, his alliance with the Crusader states of Antioch and Tripoli, and the brutal three-day sack of Aleppo. The episode also explores the complex political landscape of the region, including the strained relations between the Crusader and Muslim powers, and how the Mongol invasion temporarily shifted alliances. Listeners will learn about the siege tactics used by the Mongols against the heavily fortified city, the fate of the Ayyubid ruler an-Nasir Yusuf, and the aftermath that led to the Mongol defeat at Ayn Jalut. #MongolInvasion #Aleppo #HulaguKhan #Syria1260 #MamlukSultanate #AyyubidDynasty #SiegeOfAleppo #DoquzKhatun #CrusaderStates #BohemondVI #anNasirYusuf #Kitbuqa #AynJalut #MilitaryHistory #MedievalWarfare #FexingoHistory #HistoryPodcast #CentralAsia Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo