Second Mongol invasion of Poland

Second Mongol invasion of Poland
Part of the Mongol invasion of Europe

Martyrdom of Sadok and 48 Dominican martyrs of Sandomierz during the Second Mongol invasion of Poland.
DateLate 1259–Early 1260
Location
Parts of southern and eastern Poland
Result Mongol–Ruthenian victory
Belligerents
Golden Horde
Kingdom of Galicia–Volhynia		 Fragmented Poland:
Commanders and leaders
Berke
Burundai
Talabuga
Nogai
Vasylko Romanovych		 Bolesław V the Chaste
various others
Strength
20,000–30,000 9,000
6,000 infantry
3,000 cavalry
Casualties and losses
Light Heavy

The Second Mongol invasion of Poland was carried out by General Boroldai (Burundai) of the Golden Horde in 1259–1260. During this invasion the cities of Sandomierz, Kraków, Lublin, Zawichost, and Bytom were sacked by the Mongols for the second time.

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