Battle of Suzdal

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The Battle of Suzdal or the battle of the Kamenka river was fought of July 7 1445 between Russians under Vasily II and Tatars troops of Olug Moxammad, invaded the principality of Nizhny Novgorod. Russians were defeated by troops of beg Maxmud, who became Maxmud of Kazan some after the battle. Vasily was took a prisoner and was set free only after the enormous ransom was paid. He also promised to restitute lands of Mishar Yurt, that were bought from Tokhtamysh in 1343. Qasim Khanate was founded there to became a buffer state and the vassal of Muscovy later.

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