Fall of Baghdad

The Mongol invasion led by Hulagu resulted in the catastrophic fall of Baghdad on February 13, 1258, marking one of the bloodiest days in history. The city saw the slaughter of hundreds of thousands, the destruction of its libraries, and the end of the Abbasid caliphate. This event not only shattered the Islamic world but also altered the trajectory of two major civilizations, leaving a lasting impact that would be felt for centuries.