The armies led by Hülegü took the city after a long siege; this meant the end of the Abbasid caliphate's presence in Baghdad. The damage to the city's institutions was regarded as a great cultural loss.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Mongol Sack of Baghdad?
- The Mongol capture of Baghdad resulted in the destruction of the city that was the center of the Abbasid caliphate and caused a profound shock in the Islamic world.
- When did Mongol Sack of Baghdad happen?
- 1258 CE
- Where did Mongol Sack of Baghdad take place?
- Bağdat