Battle of the Terek River
Battle of the Terek River | |||||||
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Part of Tokhtamysh–Timur war | |||||||
Upper course of the Terek river, Northern Georgia | |||||||
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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[]
- ^ Manz 2000, p. 511.
- ^ a b c d e Tucker 2010, p. 316.
- ^ Van Donzel 1994, p. 452.
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.
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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.
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has extra text (help) - Van Donzel, E., ed. (1994). "Toqtamish, Ghiyath al-Din". Islamic Desk Reference. E.J. Brill.
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