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The Naymani, to whom all the surrounding tribes then paid tribute, were much indignant at the elevation of Zingis; but their great emperor had lately died, leaving the authority divided among his sons, who were young and foolish, and knew not how to rule the people; yet they invaded the territories of the Mongals, slaying the inhabitants and carrying off much prey.
After their return from conquering the Naymani and Cara-Cathayans, the Mongals prepared to go to war with the Kythaos, or Cathayans ; but the Mongals were defeated in a great battle, and all their nobles were slain except seven.
On this Zingis collected the whole strength of his subjects, and the Naymani, united with the Cara-Cathayans, gathered a mighty army in a certain narrow valley to oppose him, in which a great battle was fought, and the Mongals obtained the victory, the confederates being mostly slain, and those who escaped were reduced to subjection.
This sea is obviously the lake Balkash, or Palkati-nor, at the south end of which our maps represent a group of islands. The Arrival of Carpini at the Court of the Emperor elect. Leaving this place on the eve of St Peter and Paul, 28th June, we entered the country of the pagan Naymani , and next day was excessively cold, attended by a great fall of snow.
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