from the 1240sReputable sourceWell documented
The Golden Horde and the Yoke over Russia
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What happened
The western Mongol lands became the khanate of the Golden Horde, founded by Batu Khan on the lower Volga. For more than two centuries it dominated the Russian principalities, exacting tribute and confirming or deposing their princes. Russian rulers had to travel to the Horde's court to secure the right to rule.
Why it matters
Mongol overlordship — the 'Tatar yoke' — shaped Russian history for generations, and the eventual rise of Moscow grew in part from its role as the Horde's tribute-gatherer.
Sources
- World History Encyclopedia. Golden Horde · Reputable source