Battle of Mohi

Esquema de la Batalla de Mohi.

Battle of Mohi 1241 between Hungarians and Mongols

Muhi csata; csak megközelítő pontosságú térkép.
Miniture from a copy of Hayton of Corycus's La Flor des estoires de la terre d'Orient in the Austrian National Library, illustrating his account of the Battle of Mohi in 1241 between Hungarians and Mongols and the purported drowning of Batu Khan in the river, which is a confused report of the death of the Mongol general known as Ba’atur, who drowned during a crossing of the Sajó, an ignominious reverse despite the Mongols' overall victory. Son cheval fu tant traveillies qu’il ne pout plus, e fu noiez Batho, e grant partie de ses genz dedeins le flume avant que poissent venir a l’autre rive. Quant les Tartars, qui encore n’estoient entrez en l’eive, virent leur seignor Batho e leur compaignies noier, dolens e tristes s’en retournerent au roiaume de Roussie e de Comaine, ne onques puis les Tartars n’entrerent en Alemaigne.— Hayton of Corycus, in: La Flor des estoires de la terre d'Orient His horse was so exhausted that it could not continue, and Batu was drowned with a great number of his people in the river before they could reach the other bank. When the Tartars who had not yet entered the water saw their lord Batu and their companions drown, they returned mournfully and sadly to the kingdom of Russia and of Cumania; never again did the Tartars invade Germany— trans. Pow, Stephen, "Later Rumors of Mongol Defeat in Europe in the Mid-Thirteenth Century: Batu's Drowning in Austria and the Saint Ladislaus Legend in Russia." Vestnik of Saint Petersburg University History, vol. 70, No. 1, April 2025, pp. 9–10.

Battle of Muhi

A muhi csata emlékparkja a levegőből, 2018

A muhi csata helyszínén épült emlékpark légi fotón 2018-ban
Bataille de Mohi de 1241, légendée en français
Battle of Mohi, 1241 (Romanian Legend)
Battle of Mohi, 1241 (English Legend)

Béla IV flees from Mohi

Béla the Fourth, Hungarian King. Relief in Bükkszentkereszt, near to Miskolc, Hungary
Illuminated Chronicle; Chronicon Pictum; Képes Krónika.
Illuminated Chronicle; Chronicon Pictum; Képes Krónika.

János Mihálovics - Jáno Forgách gives Andrew II his horse during the battle of Mohi, 1241
Burial site at Mohi.

The Mongols in Hungary 1241. Hungary. Ink and paint on pergament. Height 25.3 cm, width 32.8 cm. Széchényi National Library, Budapest, fol. 63 recto, Inv. no. Clmae 404 (the picture is of a 19th century reproduction). From the Chronicum Pictum in Hungary's National Library. King Bela on the flight from the Mongols. The Mongol leader might be Qadan, a son of Ögedei.

Muhi - Memorial park, Hungary, aerialphotography
The Mongol invasion in Hungary in Chronica Hungarorum by Johannes de Thurocz
Historical Overview
The Battle of Mohi was a pivotal conflict between the Mongol Empire and the Kingdom of Hungary during the Mongol invasion of Europe. The battle took place at Muhi, a town located in present-day Hungary, southwest of the Sajó River. The Mongol Empire, led by Batu Khan, sought to expand its territories into Europe, while the Kingdom of Hungary, led by King Béla IV, aimed to protect its borders. The battle resulted in a victory for the Mongols, who destroyed the Hungarian royal army at a heavy cost which contributed to the decision to halt the Mongol campaign. This defeat marked a significant turning point in Hungarian history, marking a shift in the balance of power in eastern Europe. The Mongols' victory led to a period of rebuilding and reorganization in Hungary, while also influencing the development of European politics and culture. The battle is considered one of the most important events in Hungarian history, with far-reaching consequences for the region.
Quick Facts
Mongol Empire
- Commander: Batu Khan / Subutai
- Strength: ca. 30.000 - 50.000
- Casualties: Moderat
Kingdom of Hungary
- Commander: Béla IV.
- Strength: ca. 50.000 - 80.000
- Casualties: ca. 30.000 - 50.000
Strategic Context
Destruction of the strongest resistance in Central Europe to conquer the Pannonian region.
Conflict / War
Mongol Expansion
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