Mordor

Mordor is an evil nation in The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkein. It is lead by Sauron who is one of the main antagonists in the story.

Population

Mordor was mostly populated by orcs who were also the staple of Sauron's army. There were also a significant number of trolls. nine ring-wraiths, (at least) one man (The Mouth of Sauron who acted as ambassador to an army of attacking forces from Gondor and Rohan), and Shelob the Spider who also lived in Mordor.

Important Cities

Barad-dur was the capital of Mordor. It was the place where Sauron was protected in his weakened state.

Minas Morgul was the city of Ring-wraiths.

Major Battles

Sauron's first defeat was when Isuldur and others lead a force of men and elves to combat Mordor's forces. Sauron had a ring which gave him incredible power. Isulder was able to steal the ring from him in battle and Mordor's forces were defeated.

Oasgiliath was a key city in the later war between Mordor and Gondor. Mordor had to win the city if they were ever going to defeat Gondor. The general of Gondor's army; Boromir destroyed the bridges over the River Anduin no temporarily halt Mordor forces. Defence of the city was left to Captain Faramir after Boromir left and he was able to hold the city for a little while. Mordor eventually overwelmed them with numbers and the city was taken.