Battle of Ushkudzhe
The Battle of Ushkudzhe was the final confrontation between Aukh and the Gazikumukh Shamkhalate with the Timurid Empire. Although fierce fighting, the Aukhs and Gazikumukhs failed to defeat the numerical superior conqueror Timur, who, in retribution for the formers resistance, conducted a campaign in both states, resulting in the end of the Aukh and Gazikumukh struggle against the conqueror.
Battle of Ushkudzhe | |||||||||
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Part of Timur's campaign in Dagestan | |||||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||||
Aukh Gazikumukh Shamkhalate | Timurid Empire | ||||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||||
Maida Shovkhal I † | Timur | ||||||||
Strength | |||||||||
3,000 | 5,000-10,000 | ||||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||||
Most of the army Remaining captured | Moderate |
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