What estimated death toll was attributed to Tolui's massacres in Nishapur and Merv?
Over 3 million
500,000
1 million
10 million
Answer
Over 3 million people are believed to have perished in Tolui's brutal campaigns in Nishapur and Merv. These massacres, marked by ruthless executions and the razing of entire cities, stand as grim reminders of the devastating consequences of unbridled warfare and the immense human suffering inflicted during the Mongol conquests.
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