1. Besieged the Jin western capital

    · Datong, Shanxi, China

    Besieged the Jin western capital
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    Genghis personally led the main Mongol force against Xijing, modern Datong. An arrow wound compelled him to abandon the siege. Only the year and season are supported; the coordinate is the modern city center.

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