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Battle of the Vikhra River 1386

Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Year1386Wikidata P585 (point in time)
EraMedieval (500–1499)derived from year
LocationBelarusNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentEuropeNatural Earth
Coordinates54.0283, 31.7369Wikidata P625

About the battle

The Battle of the Vikhra River took place on 29 April 1386 on the Vikhra River, a tributary of the Sozh, near Mstislavl, between the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and the Principality of Smolensk. The Lithuanians achieved a decisive victory and Smolensk was forced to accept being a vassal of Lithuania.

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Location

54.0283, 31.7369 · Belarus

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