EPISODE · May 28, 2026 · 5 MIN
The Mongol Siege of Kaifeng: Subutai's Deadly Triumph
from The Mongol Invasions: Fear, Strategy, and Total Destruction — Fexingo History · host Fexingo
In 1232, the Mongol army under Subutai laid siege to Kaifeng, the capital of the Jin Dynasty. This episode explores the brutal six-month siege, the use of gunpowder weapons by the Jin defenders, the factionalism within the Jin court that doomed the city, and the devastating famine that followed. We discuss the role of the Mongol siege engineers, the surrender and massacre, and the legacy of a city that once held over a million people. Specific focus on the Huoqiang (fire lance), the Jin emperor's flight, and Subutai's strategic patience. #MongolSiegeOfKaifeng #Subutai #JinDynasty #Kaifeng #Gunpowder #Huoqiang #FireLance #SiegeWarfare #MongolEmpire #1232 #Famine #Bianjing #EmperorAizong #WanyanShouxu #SiegeEngineers #History #FexingoHistory #MedievalChina Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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