1327: The Mongol Revenge on Tver – A Tale of Betrayal

In 1327, the city of Tver erupted in a bloody uprising against Mongol rule, killing the hated baskak Shevkal and his garrison. Khan Uzbek's response was swift and devastating: he ordered the destruction of Tver, and Moscow's Prince Ivan Kalita eagerly led the punitive expedition. This episode of 'The Golden Horde: Mongol Rule Over Russia Explained' tells the story of that revolt, the rumors that sparked it, and how it permanently shifted the balance of power among the Rus' principalities. We explore the roles of Khan Uzbek, the vengeful Chol-khan, and the opportunistic Ivan Kalita, and how Moscow’s loyalty to the Horde paved the way for its future dominance. Drawing on the Nikon Chronicle and other sources, we examine the mechanics of Mongol control through baskaks and yarlyks, and how a single violent episode reshaped Russian history. No generic overviews—just the specific people, dates, and decisions that made 1327 a turning point. #TverUprising #1327 #KhanUzbek #Shevkal #IvanKalita #AlexanderOfTver #MoscowVsTver #GoldenHorde #MongolRule #MedievalRussia #Baskak #Yarlyk #Sarai #RusPrincipalities #NikonChronicle #DivideAndRule #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo