Mongols Crush Seljuk Forces at Köse Dağ

The Mongol Empire achieved a decisive victory over the Seljuk Turks at the Battle of Köse Dağ, resulting in the fragmentation of Seljuk power in Anatolia. Led by the Mongol general Baiju Noyan, the Mongols employed superior tactics and overwhelming numbers against the Seljuks under the command of Sultan Kayqubad I. The battle marked a pivotal shift in regional dominance, allowing the Mongols to expand their influence into Anatolia.