What the records say
- When
- 1209
- Kind
- Battle
- Coordinates
- 48.25° N, 62.02° E
- Description
- first battle fought between the Khwarezmian and Mongol empires, on the banks of the Irghiz river
Irghiz River skirmish
Skirmish between Mongol and Khwarazmian forces at uncertain date
The Irghiz River skirmish was a minor engagement fought between forces of the Khwarazmian Empire and the Mongol Empire during the early 13th century. While the occurrence of the skirmish itself is well-attested, its precise dating is uncertain, since the major chroniclers of the period give differing accounts. Modern historians have proposed two possible dates: 1209 or 1219.
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