Siege of Moscow (1382) 1382
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1382 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Medieval (500–1499) | derived from year |
| Location | Russia | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Mongol-Tatar yoke | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 55.7558, 37.6178 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The siege of Moscow in 1382 was a battle between the Principality of Moscow and Tokhtamysh, khan of the Golden Horde.
In August 1382, Tokhtamysh led a large army toward Moscow. At that time, Prince Dmitry Donskoy was not in the city as he was seeking assistance from other Russian territories. As a result, Moscow's defense was left in the hands of the people and a small garrison. Tokhtamysh used deception to breach Moscow’s defenses. He pretended to come in peace and promised that if the people of Moscow surrendered, they would be spared. However, once the city gates were opened, the Mongol-Tatar forces stormed in and carried out a brutal massacre.
After entering the city, the Mongol forces destroyed buildings, plundered valuables, and killed thousands of residents. It is estimated that around 24,000 people in Moscow perished during this event. The city was also burned to the ground, and many survivors were taken captive and transported to the Golden Horde as slaves. On the way back, one of the Horde's detachments was attacked by Russians and was defeated, although Tokhtamysh's main army avoided the battle.
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