Historical Events tagged with "ivan iii"
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Military & Warfare
End of Tatar Dominance over Moscow
October 8th, 1480 544 years ago
The Great Stand on the Ugra River was a pivotal moment in the struggle against Tatar dominance. In October 1480, the forces of Grand Prince Ivan III of Moscow faced the army of the Khan of the Golden Horde, Ahmet Khan, at the Ugra River. After a prolonged standoff, Ahmet Khan withdrew his forces, signifying a shift in power dynamics. This event not only marked the end of Mongol influence over Moscow but also paved the way for the rise of a unified Russian state under Ivan III’s rule.
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