Battle of the Terek River

The Battle of the Terek River was the last major battle of the Tokhtamysh–Timur war. It took place on 14 April 1395, at the Terek River, North Caucasus. The result was a victory for Timur.

Battle of the Terek River
Part of the Tokhtamysh–Timur war

Upper course of the Terek river, Northern Georgia
Date14 April 1395
Location
North Caucasus, Golden Horde
Result Timurid victory
Belligerents
Timurid Empire

Golden Horde

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Commanders and leaders
Timur Tokhtamysh
Strength

Unknown

  • Modern estimates: ~300,000

Unknown

  • Modern estimates: >300,000
Casualties and losses

Unknown

  • Modern estimates: ~100,000

Unknown

  • Modern estimates: >100,000
  • At least 10,000 deserted
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