Battle of the Terek River

Battle of the Terek River
Part of Tokhtamysh–Timur war
Terek River, Mtskheta-Mtianeti, Georgia.jpg
Upper course of the Terek river, Northern Georgia
Date14 April 1395
Location
Result Timurid victory
Belligerents
Timurid.svg Timurid Empire Golden Horde flag 1339.svg Golden Horde
Simsir
Commanders and leaders
Timurid.svg Timur Golden Horde flag 1339.svg Tokhtamysh

Vazaar
Khour Ela
Strength

Unknown

  • Modern estimates: ~300,000

Unknown

  • Modern estimates: >300,000
Casualties and losses

Unknown

  • Modern estimates: ~100,000

Unknown

  • Modern estimates: >100,000
  • At least 10,000 deserted

The Battle of the Terek River was the last major battle of Tokhtamysh–Timur war. It took place on 14 April 1395, at the Terek River, North Caucasus. The result was a victory for Timur.

Battle

Tokhtamysh's cavalry attacked the right flank and the center of Timur's army. Instead of forcing Timur's army back, some Golden Horde emirs went over to Timur's side. Timur, along with the defected emirs, defeated the left flank of Tokhtamysh's army, forcing his army into a rout. The victorious army of Timur dispersed Tokhtamysh's army.

Afterward

While pursuing Tokhtamysh, Timur annihilated the cities of Astrakhan, Sarai, and Azov.


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