On 10 Feb 1258, the Abbasid Capital City of Baghdad fell to the Mongols.

In the annals of human civilization, few events have had such profound and far-reaching consequences as the fall of Baghdad in 1258.

Once a shining beacon of culture, knowledge, and power, the illustrious capital of the Abbasid Caliphate witnessed a cataclysmic destruction at the hands of the Mongol Empire. This pivotal moment not only marked the end of an era but also reshaped the history of human civilisation.

To understand the significance of the fall of Baghdad, one must first appreciate the city's illustrious past. Established in 762 AD by the Abbasid Caliph Al-Mansur as the City of Peace, Baghdad quickly emerged as a centre of learning, trade, and Islamic culture.

Under the Abbasid dynasty, the city experienced a period of unparalleled prosperity and intellectual flourishing.

Video Produced by Sarim Ashrafi

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