Battle of the Terek River

The Battle of the Terek River was the last major battle of Tokhtamysh–Timur war. It took place at the Terek River, North Caucasus. Tokhtamysh cavalry attacked the right flank and the center of Timur's army. However, some Golden Horde emirs went over to Timur's side. This helped Timur defeat the left flank of Tokhtamysh's army and then the whole army itself. The victorious army of Timur pursued Tokhtamysh's, annihilating cities while staying on the Volga. The destroyed cities include Xacitarxan, Azaq, Majar, Sarai al-Jadid, Ukek.

Battle of the Terek River
Part of Tokhtamysh–Timur war
Date April 15, 1395 Location North Caucasus, Golden Horde Result Decisive Timurid Victory End of Tokhtamysh Rule in Jochid Russia[1]
Belligerents
Timurid Empire	Golden Horde
Commanders and leaders
Timur	Tokhtamysh
Strength
121,500	132,750
Casualties and losses
15,000	30,000-40,000

References

1. "Timur Lang", Beatrice Manz, The Encyclopedia of Islam, Vol.X, Ed. P. J. Bearman, T. Bianquis, C. E. Bosworth, E. van Donzel and W. P. Heinrichs, (Brill, 2000), 511.

• "Терек буендагы сугыш". Tatar Encyclopaedia (in Tatar). Kazan: The Republic of Tatarstan Academy of Sciences. Institution of the Tatar Encyclopaedia. 2002.