WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -And the Mongols cleverly fostered this fear, sparing some victims so they could spread terrifying tales and using others as human shields in subsequent attacks. Employing such methods, the Mongols sowed discord and panic among their foes.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Mongols used terror to build a fearsome reputation in order to help facilitate the subjugation of other groups by removing their will to to fight back. The Mongols did this by committing fear-inspiring acts, such as executions of surrendered or defeated enemies through suffocation or the trampling of horses.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Mongols used psychological warfare extremely successfully in many of their battles, especially in terms of spreading terror and fear to towns and cities. They often offered an opportunity for the enemy to surrender and pay tribute, instead of having their city ransacked and destroyed.