Genoese–Mongol Wars

The Genoese–Mongol Wars were a series of conflicts fought between the Republic of Genoa, the Mongol Empire and its successor states, most notedly the Golden Horde and Crimean Khanate. The wars were fought over control of trade and political influence in the Black Sea and Crimean peninsula during the 13th, 14th and 15th centuries.

Genoese-Mongol Wars
Part of Mongol invasions of Europe
Date13th–15th centuries
Location
Coasts of Black Sea, Crimean Peninsula
Result

Inconclusive

  • Genoese colonies repeatedly destroyed and re-established.
  • Several Mongol states control Crimean Peninsula.
  • Ottoman control over Crimea established in the late 15th century.
Belligerents
 Republic of Genoa
Supported by
Ilkhanate (1280–1320s)
Genoese Gazaria
 Republic of Venice (1343–1346)
Crimean Khanate (1460s–1475)		 Mongol Empire
Successor states
 Golden Horde
Crimean Khanate (till 1460s)
Great Horde

The wars were fought concurrently with the Venetian–Genoese wars, the Byzantine–Genoese Wars, the Mongol Civil Wars, and were interspaced by periods of hostility, embargo, détente, and cooperation.

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