Siege of Caffa (1346 AD)
Siege of Caffa (Republic of Genoa & Republic of Venice vs Golden Horde) took place in 1346 AD during Genoese–Mongol Wars.
Battle facts
- Year: 1346 AD
- Date: 1346-01-01
- Era: Medieval
- Conflict: Genoese–Mongol Wars
- Side A: Republic of Genoa, Republic of Venice
- Side B: Golden Horde
- Commanders (A): Simone Boccanegra (1345), Giovanni I di Murta (1345–47)
- Commanders (B): Jani Beg
- Casualties: approx. Several thousand15,000 men
- Outcome: Defenders' victory; siege lifted.
- Coordinates: 45.033°, 35.367°
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