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The Mongols conquered massive walled cities in China and the Middle East, so why couldn't they take the much smaller European style stone castle?

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Why did the Mongols "greatly dread" crossbows and strong bows?

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Why did the Mongols prohibit Europeans from being employed as mercenaries in their conquered territories?

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Given Wootz steel's almost mythological reputation, why did Indian elites import European swords starting with the Radhanites and continuing through the Mughal period?

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The Mongols conquered massive walled cities in China and the Middle East, so why couldn't they take the much smaller European style stone castle?	4279	AskHistorians
Why did the Mongols "greatly dread" crossbows and strong bows?	2	AskHistorians
Why did the Mongols prohibit Europeans from being employed as mercenaries in their conquered territories?	2	AskHistorians
Given Wootz steel's almost mythological reputation, why did Indian elites import European swords starting with the Radhanites and continuing through the Mughal period?	1	AskHistorians