The first Mongol attempt to capture Kievan territories occurred in 1223 at the Battle of the Kalka River. The Mongol forces began a heavy military campaign on Kievan Rus' in 1237 under the rule of Batu Khan. Kiev was sacked and taken in 1240, starting a long era of Mongol rule in the region.
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Mar 19, 2022 · But no invasion of Kyiv was worst than when the Mongols sacked the city in 1240. The invasion killed 96% of the population and left the city ...
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