The five main enemies of the Mongols included the Khwarezmian Empire, which faced a devastating invasion after a diplomatic incident; the Song Dynasty in China, which resisted Mongol expansion for decades before ultimately being conquered; the Persian states, particularly the Ilkhanate, which initially resisted Mongol incursions; the Russian principalities, which suffered under Mongol invasions and the subsequent establishment of the Golden Horde; and the various European kingdoms, particularly during the Mongol campaigns into Eastern Europe. These adversaries collectively shaped the Mongol Empire's expansion and military strategy.
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