Battle of the Kalka River 1223
The Mongol vanguard under Jebe and Subutai routs the Rus' princes and their Cuman allies: the first Mongol blow against Rus'.
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Key facts
| Date | 1223 |
| Type | Battle |
| Location | 47.40° N, 37.80° E |
| Nearest city on the map | Sevastopol (about 454 km) |
| Territory of (map of 1200) | Cuman Khanates |
Rulers in 1223
| Realm | Ruler | Reign |
|---|---|---|
| Byzantium | Empire of Nicaea in exile (Latin Empire holds the capital) | 1204–1261 |
| Franks / HRE / Germany | Frederick II | 1212–1250 |
| France | Philip II Augustus | 1180–1223 |
| England / UK | Henry III | 1216–1272 |