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Timur vs Tokhtamysh: The Battle of the Kunduzcha River
In this episode, Lucas and Luna delve into the bitter conflict between Tamerlane and his former protégé, Tokhtamysh of the Golden Horde. After helping Tokhtamysh seize power, Timur found himself betrayed as Tokhtamysh invaded Transoxiana and burned cities. The episode focuses on the decisive battle of the Kunduzcha River in 1391, where Timur's strategic genius—feigning retreat and using a crescent formation—crushed Tokhtamysh's army. They also explore the aftermath: Tokhtamysh's escape, his second invasion, and Timur's punitive campaign deep into the steppes, which…
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