How Genghis Khan used cat's to invade a city.
Discover the fascinating story of how Genghis Khan employed a cunning cat strategy to successfully invade a fortified city. In this video, we delve into the historical account of Genghis Khan's siege of the Fortress of Pooyagak and how he devised a unique plan involving cats. Learn how Genghis Khan demanded 1,000 cats as a condition for peace, and witness the surprising turn of events as the cats became unwitting agents of destruction. Watch as the cats, their tails set ablaze, inadvertently ignited hundreds of fires throughout the wooden city, causing chaos and distraction among the defenders. Experience the decisive moment when the Mongols seized the opportunity to launch their assault and ultimately conquer the city. Join us as we unravel this extraordinary chapter in military history.
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Genghis Khan was besieging the Fortress of Pooyagak but was unable to breach its walls. He sent terms of peace offering to stop the siege in exchange for 1,000 cats. The ruler agreed to Genghis Khan's bizarre condition and provided the cats. Genghis Khan then ordered his men to tie oil soaked cotton to the cats' tails and set them on fire. The scared cats ran back into the primarily wooden city, igniting fires as they went with their burning tails. This caused hundreds of fires to erupt all at once within the city. The defenders were then overwhelmed trying to control the numerous fires. The Mongols then launched an assault while the city was distracted and easily conquered it.
