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Death of Inalchuq

Type Event Region Asia Time 1219

After the fall of Otrar, its governor Inalchuq (Inalchik) was captured. Genghis Khan ordered molten metal poured down his throat as execution, in rev…

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  1. 1219Otrar · KazakhstanAfter the inner citadel of Otrar fell, the governor Inalchuq (Inalchik) was captured and sent to the Mongol army to await judgment.
  2. 1219Otrar · KazakhstanGenghis Khan ordered molten gold and silver poured into Inalchik's throat to execute him, in retribution for his unauthorized killing of Mongol merchants and envoys and plundering of their goods.

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