What Happened This Year 1408

Historical Events from This Year 1408

Military & Warfare

Edigu's Assault on Moscow

December 5th, 1408 616 years ago

Emir Edigu of the Golden Horde advanced toward Moscow, setting fire to surrounding regions in an effort to re-establish Mongol dominance. Despite the devastation around the city, he was unable to capture Moscow itself after facing stiff resistance from its defenders.

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