How Hulagu Khan Crushed the Abbasid Empire | The Fall of Baghdad (1258)

In 1258, one of the greatest cities of the medieval world faced a devastating turning point. The Mongol army under Hulagu Khan advanced into the heart of the Abbasid Caliphate, changing the course of Middle Eastern history forever. But the story began long before the fall of Baghdad. In this historical documentary, we explore the rise of the Mongol Empire, Hulagu Khan’s western campaigns, the fall of the legendary Alamut Fortress in 1256, and the events that led to the Mongol siege and capture of Baghdad in 1258. We also examine the political decisions of the Abbasid Caliphate, the destruction and recovery of medieval cities, the Mongol advance into Syria, and the Battle of Ain Jalut in 1260, where the Mamluks challenged Mongol expansion. Discover the people, battles, empires, and historical turning points that shaped this extraordinary chapter of world history. If you enjoy historical documentaries, ancient civilizations, forgotten empires, and untold stories from the past, subscribe to *Lost History* for more cinematic journeys through history. *Topics covered:* • Hulagu Khan and the Mongol Empire • The fall of Alamut Fortress in 1256 • The Siege and Fall of Baghdad in 1258 • The Abbasid Caliphate • The Mongol campaigns in Syria • The Battle of Ain Jalut in 1260 • The historical legacy of the Ilkhanate #LostHistory #HulaguKhan #MongolEmpire #FallOfBaghdad #SiegeOfBaghdad #AlamutCastle #AbbasidCaliphate #BattleOfAinJalut #MongolInvasion #MedievalHistory #IslamicHistory #WorldHistory #HistoricalDocumentary #HistoryDocumentary #ForgottenHistory