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Mongol Siege of Klis Fortress

Mongol Siege of Klis Fortress

Mongols under Kadan's leadership suffered a major setback at Klis fortress, while hunting king Bela IV. Believing that Bela is in Klis, they surrounded the fortress, launching arrows at it. However, natural defences of the fortress and its walls combined to make it impervious to such an attack. Thus, Mongols started crawling up the cliffs … Continue reading Mongol Siege of Klis Fortress