Battle of Köse Dağ

1243 CE · military

The battle fought at Kösedağ in 1243 in Anatolia between the Mongol (pre-Ilkhanid) armies and the Anatolian Seljuk State.

It resulted in the defeat of the Seljuk army, and the Anatolian Seljuk State effectively came under Mongol domination. This led to the weakening of central authority in Anatolia and to political fragmentation.

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What was Battle of Köse Dağ?
The battle fought at Kösedağ in 1243 in Anatolia between the Mongol (pre-Ilkhanid) armies and the Anatolian Seljuk State.
When did Battle of Köse Dağ happen?
1243 CE