Batu Khan's Campaign in Russia and Eastern Europe

1237 CE · Rusya / Macaristan / Polonya · military

Under the leadership of Batu Khan and Subutai, the Mongols burned and devastated Russia in 1237–1238 (Moscow, Vladimir and Ryazan were destroyed).

In 1241 they entered Poland and Hungary, winning great victories at the battles of Legnica and Mohi. They halted before Western Europe — no large-scale invasion of Europe took place. Returning to the Kipchak steppe, Batu founded the Golden Horde.

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What was Batu Khan's Campaign in Russia and Eastern Europe?
Under the leadership of Batu Khan and Subutai, the Mongols burned and devastated Russia in 1237–1238 (Moscow, Vladimir and Ryazan were destroyed).
When did Batu Khan's Campaign in Russia and Eastern Europe happen?
1237 CE
Where did Batu Khan's Campaign in Russia and Eastern Europe take place?
Rusya / Macaristan / Polonya