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Battle of the Kalka River

Battle of the Kalka River
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The Battle of the Kalka River was fought between the Mongol Empire, whose armies were led by Jebe and Subutai, and a coalition of several Rus' principalities, including Kiev and Galicia-Volhynia, and the Cumans under Köten. They were under the joint command of Mstislav the Bold and Mstislav III of Kiev.

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  1. Prussian Crusade1217–1274
  2. Siege of DamiettaMay 1218 – November 5, 1219
  3. Battle of LyndanisseJune 15, 1219
  4. Mongol invasion of Khwarazmian Empire and Eastern Iran1219–1221
  5. Battle of IndusNovember 24, 1221
  6. Battle of the Kalka River (this page)May 31, 1223

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