Samarkand was definitely taken after an assault on the citadel, rather than surrendering. But it’s true that Genghis and the Mongols made generous use of Chinese siege tactics and weapons, potentially including gunpowder-packed projectiles fired from catapults.
Samarkand was definitely taken after an assault on the citadel, rather than surrendering.
I meant Bukhara, fixed it.
But it’s true that Genghis and the Mongols made generous use of Chinese siege tactics and weapons, potentially including gunpowder-packed projectiles fired from catapults.
Thanks for fact checking everything I shared for fun ig
Samarkand was definitely taken after an assault on the citadel, rather than surrendering. But it’s true that Genghis and the Mongols made generous use of Chinese siege tactics and weapons, potentially including gunpowder-packed projectiles fired from catapults.
I meant Bukhara, fixed it.
Thanks for fact checking everything I shared for fun ig
History porn after all… 😄
I was trying to hint without being rude that only confirming or denying if my tangential comment is factual or not is not a fun conversation 0_o