Baidar

Baidar Khan, also known as Peta, was born in the year twelve hundred and one and was the sixth son of Chagatai Khan. A prominent military leader, he played a significant role in the Mongol invasions of Europe, particularly during the campaign from one thousand two hundred thirty-five to one thousand two hundred forty-one alongside his nephew Büri.

During this campaign, Baidar commanded a Mongol army that was tasked with invading Poland, collaborating with notable figures such as Kadan and possibly Orda Khan. His military prowess was evident as he achieved numerous victories against the Poles, Ruthenians, Germans, and Moravians, showcasing the might of the Mongol forces.

On the thirteenth of February in one thousand two hundred forty-one, Baidar and his troops crossed the frozen Vistula River, leading to the capture and plundering of the town of Sandomierz. The campaign continued with a decisive encounter at the battle of Chmielnik on the eighteenth of March, where the Polish army, led by Duke Bolesław V, suffered a heavy defeat, forcing the Duke to flee to Moravia.

As the Mongols advanced, they reached Kraków on the twenty-second of March, where many inhabitants had already fled. The town was set ablaze on Palm Sunday, and numerous captives were taken. Baidar's forces continued their relentless march, defeating Duke Mieszko the Fat's army and capturing Wrocław, although the citadel resisted. After a series of successful engagements, including a notable victory at Legnica, Baidar camped near Otmuchów before entering Moravia and eventually joining Batu Khan's main army in Hungary.

In addition to his military exploits, Baidar was also involved in the political landscape of the Mongol Empire, participating in the election of Güyük Khan in one thousand two hundred forty-six.