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What event took place in Bukhara in February 1220?
Seizure and destruction by Genghis Khan's Mongol army
How did the Mongols gain access to Bukhara?
By laying siege to the border town of Otrar
Why were Bukhara's defenders caught by surprise?
Due to the unexpected arrival of a large Mongol force
What fate befell most of Bukhara's population after the Mongol conquest?
They were taken as slaves or killed
Explore the historical event of the Siege of Bukhara in February 1220, where Genghis Khan's Mongol army launched an assault during the Mongol invasion of the Khwarazmian Empire. Learn about the strategic actions taken by both sides and the eventual seizure and destruction of Bukhara.
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