Muhi

Place in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén, Hungary From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Muhi is a village located near Sajó River in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County, Hungary.

Aerial photograph: Muhi, earth fort
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Muhi
Location of Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén county in Hungary
Location of Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén county in Hungary
Muhi is located in Hungary
Muhi
Muhi
Location of Muhi
Coordinates: 47.97789°N 20.92933°E / 47.97789; 20.92933
Country Hungary
CountyBorsod-Abaúj-Zemplén
Area
  Total
9.62 km2 (3.71 sq mi)
Population
 (2004)
  Total
538
  Density55.92/km2 (144.8/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
3552
Area code46
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The area has been inhabited since prehistoric times. In the thirteenth century, two villages stood here. During the First Mongol invasion of Hungary, the Battle of Mohi took place here in April 1241, where the Mongols led by Batu Khan decisively defeated the forces of King Béla IV of Hungary.

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