Battle of Chmielnik

The Battle of Chmielnik occurred on 18 March 1241 during the Mongol invasion of Poland. It ended in the defeat of the Polish armies of Sandomierz and Kraków provinces. The Mongols were able to move unimpeded, and plunder the abandoned city of Kraków.

Battle of Chmielnik
Part of the Mongol invasion of Poland
Date18 March 1241
Location
Chmielnik
(between Kraków and Kielce, Poland)
Result Mongol victory
Belligerents
Mongol Empire Kingdom of Poland
Commanders and leaders
Baidar Włodzimierz of Cracow  
Pakosław of Sandomierz  
Klement of Brzeźnica  
Casualties and losses
Unknown Heavy
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