Chormaqan

MedievalGeneralMongol Empire1190 — 1241

Mongol general who conquered much of Persia and the Caucasus.

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Quick Facts

Born

1190

Died

1241

Country

Mongol Empire

Era

Medieval

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)75

Political (20%)61

Influence (20%)58

Legacy (20%)48

Leadership (15%)62

Strategy (15%)72

Total Score59.8

Chormaqan — Complete Timeline

1230 AD

Conquest of PersiaWar◆ Major

Chormaqan was appointed by

PersiaKhwarezmÖgedei Khan

Impact: regional

1235 AD

Campaign in the CaucasusWar

Chormaqan campaigned against the Cumans and other tribes in the Caucasus region. He defeated the Kipchak confederation and secured the passes through the Caucasus Mountains, opening the way for future Mongol invasions of Europe.

CaucasusCumansKipchaks

Impact: regional

Establishment of Mongol Administration in PersiaReform

Chormaqan established a permanent Mongol administrative and military presence in Persia, based in the Mughan plain. He implemented a system of taxation and conscription, integrating Persia into the Mongol Empire's imperial structure.

AdministrationPersiaMughan

Impact: regionalconstructive

1236 AD

Subjugation of GeorgiaWar◆ Major

Chormaqan led the Mongol invasion of the Kingdom of Georgia. After a series of campaigns, he forced Queen Rusudan to submit, making Georgia a vassal state of the Mongol Empire. The conquest devastated the Georgian economy and population.

GeorgiaRusudanVassal

Impact: regionaldestructive