Battle of the Kalka River (1223)

Battle of the Kalka River (Mongol Empire & Brodnici vs Principality of Kiev & Principality of Galicia-Volhynia & Principality of Chernigov & Principality of Smolensk & Cumans & Black Klobuks) took place in 1223 during Mongol invasions and conquests.

Battle facts

• Year: 1223
• Date: 31 May 1223
• Era: Medieval
• Conflict: Mongol invasions and conquests
• Side A: Mongol Empire, Brodnici
• Side B: Principality of Kiev, Principality of Galicia-Volhynia, Principality of Chernigov, Principality of Smolensk, Cumans, Black Klobuks
• Commanders (A): Jebe, Subutai, Ploscânea
• Commanders (B): Mstislav Mstislavich, Mstislav III, Daniel of Galicia, Khan Köten
• Casualties: up to 70,000–75,000 dead, wounded, captured, missing, deserted, or executed (side B)
• Outcome: Mongol victory
• Coordinates: 47.251°, 37.496°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of the Kalka River · Wikidata entry