EPISODE · Jul 30, 2026 · 6 MIN
The Battle of the Kalka River 1223: Mongols vs the Rus' Princes
from Genghis Khan: The Man Who Built the Largest Land Empire in History — Fexingo History · host Fexingo
In 1223, while Genghis Khan was in Central Asia, his greatest generals Jebe and Subotai led a small army through the Caucasus, defeating the Alans and Kipchaks. The fleeing Cumans persuaded the princes of Rus' to join forces against the mysterious invaders. On the banks of the Kalka River, a coalition of Rus' armies faced the Mongols for the first time. This episode explores the tactics, the political intrigue among the Rus' princes, and the disastrous defeat that foreshadowed the Mongol onslaught to come. Discover how a reconnaissance mission turned into a legendary battle that changed the course of Eastern Europe. #BattleOfTheKalkaRiver #Jebe #Subotai #Mongols #Rus #1223 #Kipchaks #Alans #Caucasus #Steppe #Mstislav #MedievalWarfare #KievanRus #History #FexingoHistory #GenghisKhan #MongolEmpire #DogOfWar Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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