The Mongol Census: How the Horde Counted Russia

In this episode, Lucas and Luna delve into the Mongol census system—the 'chislo'—that allowed the Golden Horde to tax and control its Russian subjects. They explore how Mongol officials conducted the first comprehensive population counts in Rus', the role of the 'baskaks' as tax collectors, and the administrative impact on principalities like Novgorod and Vladimir. The conversation also covers the introduction of the 'tamga' trade tax, the resistance of some cities, and how the census system weakened princely power. Learn how Mongol record-keeping shaped Russian fiscal practices and gave the Horde unprecedented demographic knowledge. #Chislo #MongolCensus #GoldenHorde #Baskak #Tamga #RussianHistory #MedievalTaxation #Novgorod #Vladimir #AlexanderNevsky #Sarai #KhanBerke #Yarlyk #Vyhod #MedievalAdministration #CentralAsia #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo