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Battle of Chuvash Cape 1582

Battle of Chuvash Cape: Surikov Pokoreniye Sibiri Yermakom
Image: Vasiliy Surikov, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Year1582Wikidata P585 (point in time)
EraEarly modern (1500–1799)derived from year
LocationRussiaNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentAsiaNatural Earth
War / conflictColonization of SiberiaWikidata P361
ParticipantsTsardom of Russia, Yermak TimofeyevichWikidata P710
Coordinates58.1833, 68.2500Wikidata P625

About the battle

The Battle of Chuvash Cape (November 5 [O. S. October 26], 1582) led to the victory of a Russian expedition under Yermak Timofeyevich and the fall of Khanate of Sibir and the end of Khan Kuchum's power. The battle took place near Qashliq (Isker), in Siberia.

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Location

58.1833, 68.2500 · Russia

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