Battle of the Terek River

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Battle of the Terek River
Part of Tokhtamysh-Timur War
Date April 14, 1395
Location North Caucasus, Golden Horde
Result Timur's decisive victory
Belligerents
Tamerlan Empire Golden Horde
Commanders
Timur Tokhtamysh

The Battle of the Terek River was the second major battle of Tokhtamysh-Timur War. It took place at the Terek River, North Caucasus. Tokhtamysh cavalry attacked the right flank and the center of Timur's army. However, some Golden Horde emirs went over to Timur's side. This helped Timur defeat the left flank of Tokhtamysh's army and then the whole army itself. The victorious army of Timur pursued Tokhtamysh's, annihilating cities while staying on the Volga. The destroyed cities include Xacitarxan, Azaq, Majar, Sarai al-Jadid, Ukek.

(Tatar) "Терек буендагы сугыш". Tatar Encyclopedia. (2002). Kazan: Tatarstan Republic Academy of Sciences Institution of the Tatar Encyclopaedia. 

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