Battle of the Terek River

Battle of the Terek River
Part of Tokhtamysh–Timur war
Upper course of the Terek river, Northern Georgia
Date April 15, 1395 Location North Caucasus, Golden Horde Result Timurid Victory[1] End of Tokhtamysh Rule in Jochid Russia
Belligerents
Timurid Empire	Golden Horde Simsir
Commanders and leaders
Timur	Tokhtamysh
Strength
121,500	132,750
Casualties and losses
15,000	30,000–40,000

The Battle of the Terek River was the last major battle of Tokhtamysh–Timur war and took place at the Terek River, North Caucasus. The result was a victory for Timur.

Battle[]

Tokhtamysh's cavalry attacked the right flank and the center of Timur's army.^[2] Instead of forcing Timur's army back, some Golden Horde emirs went over to Timur's side.^[2] Timur, along with the defected emirs, defeated the left flank of Tokhtamysh's army, forcing his army into a route.^[2] The victorious army of Timur dispersed Tokhtamysh's army.^[2]

Afterward[]

While pursuing Tokhtamysh, Timur annihilated the cities of Astrakhan, Sarai,^[2] and Azov.^[3]

References[]

Sources[]

• Manz, Beatrice (2000). "Timur Lang". In Bearman, P. J.; Bianquis, T.; Bosworth, C. E.; Van Donzel, E.; Heinrichs, W. P. (eds.). The Encyclopedia of Islam. Vol. Vol.X. Brill. {{cite encyclopedia}}: |volume= has extra text (help)
• Tucker, Spencer C., ed. (2010). "April 14, 1395: Central Asia and Russia". A Global Chronology of Conflict: From the Ancient World to the Modern Middle East. Vol. Vol. One: Ca.3000 BCE-1499 CE. ABC-CLIO. {{cite encyclopedia}}: |volume= has extra text (help)
• Van Donzel, E., ed. (1994). "Toqtamish, Ghiyath al-Din". Islamic Desk Reference. E.J. Brill.

Coordinates: 43°35′N 47°27′E / 43.583°N 47.450°E / 43.583; 47.450

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