The Mongol Empire - the most powerful nomadic empire in history

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lath@piefed.social · 7 pts · 55d (3 replies)

Remember the mountains, their natural foes.

Rod_Orm@piefed.world · 5 pts · 55d

Sea too

ivan@piefed.social · 4 pts · 55d

Yeah... but as the example of Kingdom of Georgia had shown - when they finally get to you in your mountain fortress - things are going to get really ugly really fast.

groet@feddit.org · 2 pts · 55d

Tibet, Tajikistan, Pakistan, northern Afghanistan, iran all regions known for their lack of mountains