00:00The Fall of Baghdad 1258 The Darkest Day in Muslim History
00:04In 1258, Baghdad was the Islamic world's heart, filled with scholars, libraries, and trade.
00:15Known as the Jewel of the World, Baghdad was a symbol of Islamic culture and knowledge.
00:21Then came the Mongols led by Hulagu Khan, their army surrounded the city.
00:26After weeks of siege, the gates fell, and the city was overtaken by force.
00:35The Mongols dumped priceless books from Baghdad's House of Wisdom into the Tigris River, turning its waters black with ink.
00:44The Caliph was executed, and centuries of knowledge were lost within days.
00:48A disaster but a turning point, as the Muslim world rebuilt from ruins, faith and knowledge rose again.
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