The Mongols that destroyed Kiev were called were called the Tartars. The overran the area in Ukraine in 1240 and ruled for many years.
The Mongols that destroyed Kiev were called were called the Tartars. The overran the area in Ukraine in 1240 and ruled for many years.
The only part I know is they destroyed a man named Kiev.
They were called the "Tatars" because one of the Mongol tribes was of the Tata people.
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The Mongols destroyed the city of Kiev in 1240 during their campaign to expand their empire into Eastern Europe. The city, then a major center of trade and culture in Kievan Rus, resisted Mongol advances, prompting a brutal siege. The Mongols aimed to eliminate threats to their dominance and to demonstrate their military power, leading to widespread devastation and the decline of Kiev as a significant political entity. This destruction marked a pivotal moment in the region's history, contributing to the fragmentation of Kievan Rus.
Batu khan
In 1240 AD, Kiev was destroyed by the Mongol invasion led by Batu Khan, a grandson of Genghis Khan. The Mongols besieged the city, employing brutal tactics and overwhelming force, which ultimately led to the fall of Kiev. This event marked a significant moment in the Mongol conquest of Kievan Rus', resulting in widespread devastation and a major shift in the region's power dynamics. The destruction of Kiev symbolized the decline of the Kievan Rus' as a political entity.
Batu Khan
many Russian cities were ravaged (kiev and moscow)