Battle of Sudak
The Battle of Sudak took place in 1221 or 1222 when Rus-Kipchak forces under Rus’ leadership attempted to capture the city from the Seljuks of Rum.
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Campaigns of Sultan Kayqubad | |||||||
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| Sultanate of Rum |
Kievan Rus’ | ||||||
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Kayqubad the Great Husam al-Din Choban | Rus’ princes | ||||||
The Seljuks of Rum under Kayqubad I took control of Sudak in 1221 or 1222. Following the seizure of the city a joint Cuman-Rus army under Rus leadership led an attempt to take the city, this attempt was defeated by the Seljuk Turks.
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