Sack of Kraków (1241)

Sack of Kraków
Part of the First Mongol invasion of Poland
Date22/28 March 1241
Location
Kraków, Poland
Result Capture and destruction of most of the city
Belligerents
Mongol Empire Kingdom of Poland
Commanders and leaders
Unknown Klement of Ruszcza
Strength
Unknown Unknown
Casualties and losses
Unknown Unknown

The sack of Kraków during the first Mongol invasion of Poland took place on either 22 or 28 March 1241. It ended in the victory of the Mongol forces, who captured the city and burned it, massacring most of its residents.

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