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The mongols were under the command of Hulagu Khan.

Jan 29, 1258

http://www.iraqiembassy.us/page/mongols-invade-baghdadHalugu Khan was the son of Genghis Khan. He conquered most of western Africa.

Hulagu Khan startes his campaign in Iran with the Nizari groups.

Jan 29, 1258

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_Baghdad_%281258%29He went to Baghdad. He demanded that Al-Musta'sim follow the rules of the Abbasid. The Abbasid were not prepared for the invasion. The Caliph refused to surrender. HE believed that Baghdad couldnt fall by invaders.

Hulagu attacked

Jan 29, 1258

http://www.historytoday.com/richard-cavendish/baghdad-sacked-mongolsDuring next week, the Mongols attacked Baghdad. They attacked the House of Wisdom, destroyed libraries, peoples houses, and killed many people. They pushed out the population of Baghdad.

Mongols attack plan

Jan 29, 1258

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_Baghdad_%281258%29They created a big ditch around the city to have protection. They fired catapults that destroyed the city and greatly destroyed the city.

Mongols sack Baghdad; formal end of Abbasid Caliphate

Period: Jan 29, 1258 to Feb 10, 1258

after 12 days the city of Baghdad surrenders

Feb 10, 1258

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_Baghdad_(1258)After 12 days the Mongols have succeded on invading Baghdad. This is their capital now. It took about 12 days to successfully take over and sack baghdad.