“A city where Genghis Khan's son-in-law had been killed, leading to total revenge by the Mongols, where even animals were slaughtered.”

“Historical sources, particularly from the aftermath of the siege of Nishapur, describe a terrifying practice.”

“Probably aware of the catastrophe at MV, the garrison of Nishapur decided to stand and fight. They were going to die anyway. They might as well do it bravely.”