1274Mongol Invasion of Japan Fails

The Mongols launch their first invasion of Japan, but they a...
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⚔️ Mongol Siege and Capture of Kaifeng

The Mongols besiege Kaifeng, the capital of the Jin dynasty, capturing it in the following year.
Mongol Siege and Capture of Kaifeng (1232)
Mongol EmpireSiegeMilitary HistoryJin DynastyWarfareExpansionism
ChinaChinaMongoliaMongolia

⚔️ Mongol Invasion of Japan Fails

The Mongols launch their first invasion of Japan, but they are repelled by the Samurai and the Kamikaze winds.
Mongol Invasion of Japan Fails (1274)
Mongol EmpireSamuraiKamikazeInvasionMilitary HistoryYuan DynastyWarfare
JapanJapanMongoliaMongoliaChinaChina

⚔️ Song Dynasty Falls to the Mongols at Yamen

The Song dynasty ends after losing the Battle of Yamen to the Mongols.
Song Dynasty Falls to the Mongols at Yamen (1279)
Mongol EmpireSong DynastyMilitary HistoryChinese HistoryImperialismWarfareYuan Dynasty
ChinaChinaMongoliaMongolia

⚔️ Mongol Invasion of Japan Repelled

The Mongols launch their second invasion of Japan, but like their first invasion they are repelled by the Samurai and the Kamikaze winds.
Mongol Invasion of Japan Repelled (1281)
Mongol EmpireSamuraiKamikazeMedieval WarfareInvasionMilitary History
JapanJapanMongoliaMongoliaChinaChina

⚔️ Oirat Mongol Invasion: Capture of the Zhengtong Emperor

Esen Tayisi leads an Oirat Mongol invasion of China which culminate in the capture of the Zhengtong Emperor at Battle of Tumu Fortress.
Oirat Mongol Invasion: Capture of the Zhengtong Emperor (1449)
Mongol EmpireMing DynastyInvasionEmperorWarfare
ChinaChinaMongoliaMongolia

⚔️ Altan Khan's Mongol Siege of Beijing

Mongols led by Altan Khan invade China and besiege Beijing.
Altan Khan's Mongol Siege of Beijing (1550)
Mongol EmpireMing DynastyInvasionSiegeWarfareMilitary Conflict
ChinaChinaMongoliaMongolia