Historical eventDecember 31283

First Mongol invasion of Burma

During the First Mongol invasion of Burma, the fort at Ngasaunggyan was overrun after a two-month siege.

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When
Friday, December 3 1283743 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
13th century · 1280s
Calendar
Julian — as recorded at the time
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At a glance

Dates: From 1283.

What happened

During the First Mongol invasion of Burma, the fort at Ngasaunggyan was overrun after a two-month siege.

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When did First Mongol invasion of Burma happen?

December 3 1283 — 743 years ago, on a Friday.

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