Hethum's Embassy To The Mongol Court (1254)
In 1254, King Hethum himself traveled through Central Asia to the Mongol court, to renew the agreement. He brought many sumptuous presents, and met with Möngke Khan (Güyük's cousin) at Karakorum.
Hethum, who came spontaneously as a vassal, was very well received by the Mongols. He had an audience with Möngke on September 13, 1254, advised the Khan on Christian matters in Western Asia, and obtained from the Khan documents guaranteeing the inviolability of his person and his kingdom. Möngke also informed him that he was preparing to mount an attack on Baghdad and that he would remit Jerusalem to the Christians if they collaborated with him.
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