In an effort to regain control over Muscovy, Emir Edigu of the Golden Horde launched a campaign against Moscow, which had been part of a growing resistance against Mongol rule. This military expedition aimed to reassert the authority of the Golden Horde over the principalities of Rus, where local rulers were beginning to defy Mongol dominance. Edigu's forces moved towards Moscow, burning the areas surrounding the city to establish their power and sap morale. The conflict highlighted the ongoing tension between the Mongol rulers and the evolving Russian principalities.

As Edigu approached the city, his forces attempted to intimidate Muscovite defenders through a display of military prowess, relying on the destruction they wrought on the surrounding countryside. Despite setting fire to farms and villages, Edigu's forces were met with fierce resistance from the inhabitants of Moscow. The city's defenses, fortified by local militias and remnants of earlier Mongol campaigns, proved to be a formidable obstacle.

Ultimately, Edigu failed to capture Moscow, marking a significant moment in the ongoing struggle for dominance in Eastern Europe. His inability to seize the city served to bolster Russian resistance and contributed to the decline of Mongol power in the region. The subsequent years would see Muscovy grow in strength, laying the groundwork for the future rise of the Tsardom of Russia.