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Which battle in Europe did Mongol armies win under Ögedei's rule?

  • Battle of Legnica

  • Battle of Hastings

  • Battle of Tours

  • Battle of Vienna

Answer

The Battle of Legnica was a significant victory for Mongol armies under Ögedei's rule. Fought in 1241 in present-day Poland, the Mongols faced a coalition of European forces led by Henry II the Pious, Duke of Silesia. Despite the numerical superiority of the European forces, the Mongols' superior tactics and military prowess proved decisive.
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