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The '''Mongol invasion of Kievan Rus{{'}}''' was one of the theatres of the numerous {{Wiki|Mongol invasions and conquests|invasions and conquests}} undertaken by the [[Mongol Empire]] during the 13th century. With an opening salvo to gather intel, in the form of | The '''Mongol invasion of Kievan Rus{{'}}''' was one of the theatres of the numerous {{Wiki|Mongol invasions and conquests|invasions and conquests}} undertaken by the [[Mongol Empire]] during the 13th century. With an opening salvo to gather intel, in the form of the {{Wiki|Battle of the Kalka River}} in 1223, a full-scale invasion of the [[Russia|Rus']] by [[Batu Khan]] followed, lasting from 1237 until 1241. The end of the invasion came about due to the [[Ögedei Khan]]'s [[assassination]] and the subsequent Mongol succession process requiring Batu Khan's presence.<ref name="Wiki">{{WP|Mongol invasion of Kievan Rus'}}</ref> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===Invasions=== | ===Invasions=== | ||
In 1223, Mongolian forces clashed with a coalition of several Rus' principalities on the banks of the {{Wiki|Kalchyk (river)|Kalka river}}. After a decisive victory by the Mongol Empire, who had gathered intel by | In 1223, Mongolian forces clashed with a coalition of several Rus' principalities on the banks of the {{Wiki|Kalchyk (river)|Kalka river}}. After a decisive victory by the Mongol Empire, who had gathered intel by testing the Rus' armies defenses, the invaders retreated.<ref name="Wiki"/> [[Genghis Khan]] forced a young [[Nergüi]]'s father [[Elbegdorj]] to leave his [[horse]] breeding business and join the army, though he not survive this battle.<ref name="Nevsky">''[[Assassin's Creed: Memories]]'' – [[Alexander Nevsky (memory)]]</ref> | ||
Starting in 1237, Batu Khan and his army tore a path through Russia, swiftly conquering many of the Rus' principalities, leading them to choose between becoming vassals of the Mongol Empire or being destroyed. In the 1240s, Batu readied his army to march westward, seeking to continue his conquests into Europe. The [[Mongolian Brotherhood of Assassins]] then hatched a plan to stop Batu's advance: since they could not stop Batu with their strength alone, they decided to force his return to Mongolia by eliminating both [[Ögedei Khan]] and [[Chagatai Khan]] and leaving the Mongol Empire with no Khan and no ready successor. Nergüi was tasked with killing Ögedei, while [[Qulan Gal]] went to eliminate Chagatai, leading to Batu returning home until a new Khan was named.<ref name="Khan">''[[Assassin's Creed: Memories]] – [[Ögedei Khan (memory) | Starting in 1237, Batu Khan and his army tore a path through Russia, swiftly conquering many of the Rus' principalities, leading them to choose between becoming vassals of the Mongol Empire or being destroyed. In the 1240s, Batu readied his army to march westward, seeking to continue his conquests into [[Europe]]. The [[Mongolian Brotherhood of Assassins|Mongolian Assassins]] then hatched a plan to stop Batu's advance: since they could not stop Batu with their strength alone, they decided to force his return to [[Mongolia]] by eliminating both [[Ögedei Khan]] and [[Chagatai Khan]] and leaving the Mongol Empire with no Khan and no ready successor. Nergüi was tasked with killing Ögedei, while [[Qulan Gal]] went to eliminate Chagatai, leading to Batu returning home until a new Khan was named.<ref name="Khan">''[[Assassin's Creed: Memories]]'' – [[Ögedei Khan (memory)]]</ref> | ||
===Aftermath=== | ===Aftermath=== | ||
The | The Rus' forces' defeat also diminished their morale, and was a major reason why {{Wiki|Grand Prince of Vladimir}} [[Alexander Nevsky]] remained a Mongol vassal decades later. Nevsky claimed that he would keep his people alive longer by following the Mongols's commands, not wishing to see the Rus' fall like those that stood against the Mongols. However, Nevsky was not completely submissive to his {{Wiki|Suzerainty|suzerains}}, as he arranged to have Batu Khan [[poison]]ed in 1255 to avenge his father [[Yaroslav II of Vladimir]]'s assassination in 1246.<ref name="Nevsky"/> | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
Latest revision as of 22:22, 6 May 2024
The Mongol invasion of Kievan Rus' was one of the theatres of the numerous invasions and conquests undertaken by the Mongol Empire during the 13th century. With an opening salvo to gather intel, in the form of the Battle of the Kalka River in 1223, a full-scale invasion of the Rus' by Batu Khan followed, lasting from 1237 until 1241. The end of the invasion came about due to the Ögedei Khan's assassination and the subsequent Mongol succession process requiring Batu Khan's presence.[1]
History[edit | edit source]
Invasions[edit | edit source]
In 1223, Mongolian forces clashed with a coalition of several Rus' principalities on the banks of the Kalka river. After a decisive victory by the Mongol Empire, who had gathered intel by testing the Rus' armies defenses, the invaders retreated.[1] Genghis Khan forced a young Nergüi's father Elbegdorj to leave his horse breeding business and join the army, though he not survive this battle.[2]
Starting in 1237, Batu Khan and his army tore a path through Russia, swiftly conquering many of the Rus' principalities, leading them to choose between becoming vassals of the Mongol Empire or being destroyed. In the 1240s, Batu readied his army to march westward, seeking to continue his conquests into Europe. The Mongolian Assassins then hatched a plan to stop Batu's advance: since they could not stop Batu with their strength alone, they decided to force his return to Mongolia by eliminating both Ögedei Khan and Chagatai Khan and leaving the Mongol Empire with no Khan and no ready successor. Nergüi was tasked with killing Ögedei, while Qulan Gal went to eliminate Chagatai, leading to Batu returning home until a new Khan was named.[3]
Aftermath[edit | edit source]
The Rus' forces' defeat also diminished their morale, and was a major reason why Grand Prince of Vladimir Alexander Nevsky remained a Mongol vassal decades later. Nevsky claimed that he would keep his people alive longer by following the Mongols's commands, not wishing to see the Rus' fall like those that stood against the Mongols. However, Nevsky was not completely submissive to his suzerains, as he arranged to have Batu Khan poisoned in 1255 to avenge his father Yaroslav II of Vladimir's assassination in 1246.[2]
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed: Memories (first mentioned)
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