Battle of Khunan

Battle of Khunan
Part of the Mongol invasions of Georgia

Mongol invasion of Georgia and the Battle of Khunan
DateSeptember 1222
Location
Shemakha, Kingdom of Georgia
40°40′31″N 42°44′32″E / 40.67528°N 42.74222°E / 40.67528; 42.74222
Result Mongol victory
Belligerents
Mongol Empire  Kingdom of Georgia
Commanders and leaders
Subutai
Jebe		 George IV
Strength
20,000 initially
30,000 Mongols and unknown number of allies at Khunan		 10,000 initially
30,000 Georgians and Armenians at Khunan
Casualties and losses
Moderate Heavy

The Battle of Khunan was fought in September 1222 between the Kingdom of Georgia, led by King George IV, and the Mongol army led by Subutai and Jebe. The result was a Mongol victory. For further details, see the Mongol Invasions of Georgia.

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