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TIL, that after executing an ambassador sent from Genghis Khan to negotiate, Muhammad II of Khwarzem was executed bt Genghis Khan by pouring moulten silver into his eyes and ears after the Khan invaded and destroyed the entire Khwarazmian Empire.

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