Battle of the Terek River

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The Battle of the Terek River was a decisive 1395 clash in which Timur (Tamerlane) crushed the forces of Tokhtamysh, leading to the decline of the Golden Horde’s power in the region.

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Battle of the Terek River canonical 2
Battle on the Terek River 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf battle
military conflict
alsoKnownAs Battle on the Terek River
belligerent Golden Horde
Timurid Empire
linked to: Timurid dynasty
cause power struggle between Timur and Tokhtamysh
combatant Timurid forces
forces of Tokhtamysh
commander Timur
Tokhtamysh
conflict Tokhtamysh–Timur war
linked to: Tokhtamysh
date 1395
effect consolidation of Timur’s dominance in the steppe region
decline of Golden Horde power in the region
followedBy Timurid invasions of Golden Horde territories
hasParticipant Golden Horde
Timur
Timurid Empire
linked to: Timurid dynasty

Tokhtamysh
historicalPeriod late 14th century
location North Caucasus
Terek River
notableFor decisive defeat of the Golden Horde by Timur
partOf Timur’s campaigns against the Golden Horde
Tokhtamysh–Timur war
linked to: Tokhtamysh
precededBy Battle of the Kondurcha River
result Timurid victory
decisive defeat of Tokhtamysh
severe weakening of the Golden Horde
year 1395

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Timur notableBattle Battle of the Terek River
Battle of the Terek River alsoKnownAs Battle on the Terek River
linked to: Battle of the Terek River
Tokhtamysh notableEvent Battle of the Terek River