Battle of Suzdal

The Battle of Suzdal or the Battle of the Kamenka River was fought on July 7, 1445, between Russians under Vasily II and Tatar troops of Oluğ Möxämmäd, who invaded the principality of Nizhny Novgorod. The Russians were defeated by troops of beg Mäxmüd, who became Mäxmüd of Kazan after the battle. Vasily was taken prisoner and was set free only after the enormous (200,000 roubles)[1] ransom was paid. He also promised restitution of the lands of Mishar Yurt, that were bought from Tokhtamysh in 1343. Qasim Khanate was founded there to become a buffer state and the vassal of Muscovy later.

Battle of Suzdal
Part of Russo-Kazan Wars; Conflicts in Eastern Europe during Turco-Mongol rule
Date July 7, 1445 Location Suzdal, Muscovy Result Decisive Tatar victory
Belligerents
Khanate of Kazan	Muscovy
Commanders and leaders
Mäxmüd	Vasily II (POW)

References

1. Martin, Janet (2006). "The emergence of Moscow (1359-1462)". In Perrie, Maureen (ed.). The Cambridge History of Russia. Volume 1. From Early Rus' to 1689. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. p. 164. ISBN 978-1-139-05410-2. OCLC 828740214.

• "Suzdal yanındağı suğış/Суздаль янындагы сугыш". Tatar Encyclopaedia (in Tatar). Kazan: The Republic of Tatarstan Academy of Sciences. Institution of the Tatar Encyclopaedia. 2002.