Battle of Khunan

Battle of Khunan
Part of the Mongol invasions of Georgia[1]

Mongol invasion of Georgia and the Battle of Khunan
DateSeptember 1222[2]
Location40°40′31″N 42°44′32″E / 40.67528°N 42.74222°E / 40.67528; 42.74222
Result Mongol victory[4]
Belligerents
Mongol Empire  Kingdom of Georgia
Commanders and leaders
Subutai[1]
Jebe[1]
King George IV of Georgia[1]
Strength
20,000 initially[5]
30,000 Mongols[6] and unknown number of allies at Khunan
10,000 initially[5][7][8]
30,000 Georgians and Armenians at Khunan[9][1]
Casualties and losses
Moderate[1] Heavy[1]

The Battle of Khunan was fought in September 1222 between the Kingdom of Georgia, led by King George IV, and the Mongol army led by Subutai and Jebe. The result was a Mongol victory. For further details, see the Mongol Invasions of Georgia.

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