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Mongol siege of Kaifeng

 * ... that Emperor Ai of the Jin Dynasty (Jin envoys pictured) fled from the capital Kaifeng during the Mongol siege of that city in 1232, a major battle in the Mongol–Jin War?
 * Reviewed: Template:Did you know nominations/Sängerfest

Created by Khanate General (talk). Self nominated at 06:09, 16 December 2013 (UTC).
 * ALT1 ... that during the Mongol siege of Kaifeng, the Jin Dynasty used extensive gunpowder technology, including trebuchet bombs and fire lances?


 * I have modified the original hook for clarity as well as proposed an alternate hook for consideration.-- &iquest;3fam  ily6  contribs 17:10, 16 December 2013 (UTC)


 * Symbol voting keep.svg Article is obviously in very good shape, well-written and well-referenced. QPQ done, image is appropriately licensed, all is good to go. As a personal opinion, ALT1 seems more likely to arouse interest. Constantine   ✍  14:32, 22 December 2013 (UTC)