💥Europe feared the return of the Mongols and made preparations to defend itself.
🏰Fortifications were built in strategic locations to protect against Mongol attacks.
💍Marriage alliances were formed with other European powers for mutual defense.
📜The Church organized embassies to learn more about the Mongols and their tactics.
⚔️Carpini's suggestions for defense were not widely implemented in Hungary.
What were the key measures taken by Hungary to defend against the Mongols?
—Hungary brought back the Cumans as a first line of defense, built fortifications, and formed marriage alliances with other European powers.
What recommendations did Carpini make for defending against the Mongols?
—Carpini suggested united armies, the use of scouts, and avoiding hiding in castles.
Was Carpini's advice widely implemented?
—No, Carpini's suggestions were not widely implemented in Hungary or other European countries.
Did Europe have success against the Mongols?
—Later European armies had some success against the weakened Mongols, especially when they were in a state of internal conflicts.
What led to the decline of Mongol power in Europe?
—Internal conflicts, the Black Death, and economic catastrophes contributed to the decline of Mongol power in Europe.
00:06After the Mongol armies withdrew from Europe, Europe prepared for their potential return.
01:44Kingdoms like Hungary brought back the Cumans and built fortifications as defense measures.
07:05The Church organized embassies to learn about the Mongols and their tactics.
09:12Carpini made recommendations for defense, but they were not widely implemented.
15:29The Mongols made smaller raids in the 1300s, but their power declined due to internal conflicts.
17:44European armies had success against the weakened Mongols in later conflicts.
