User:Kansas Bear/Siege of Aleppo (1260)

Siege of Aleppo lasted from 14 January 1260 to 20 January 1260.

Led by Hulagu Khan, the city was under siege for six days. Assisted by catapults, Mongols, Armenians and Franks captured the entire city, except for the citadel that held out until 25 February. The ensuing massacre was methodical and thorough, which included the burning of the Great Mosque of Aleppo.

Following the siege, Hulagu had some of Hethum's troops executed for burning the mosque. However, Hulagu restored castles and districts to Hethum which had been taken by the Ayyubids.