RM2B011YX–Russia: Sacking of Suzdal by Batu Khan in February, 1238, during the Mongol Invasion of Russia. A miniature from the 16th century chronicle of Suzdal. Batu Khan (c. 1207–1255) was a Mongol ruler and founder of the Ulus of Jochi (or Golden Horde), the sub-khanate of the Mongol Empire. Batu was a son of Jochi and grandson of Genghis Khan. His ulus was the chief state of the Golden Horde (or Kipchak Khanate), which ruled Rus and the Caucasus for around 250 years, after also destroying the armies of Poland and Hungary.
RM2B01201–Mongolia: Guyuk Khan feasting. Painting from the Tarikh-i Jahangushay-i Juvaini by Sultan Shiraz Abdullah (fl. early 15th century), 1438. Guyuk Khan (March 19, 1206 - April 20, 1248) was the third Khagan of the Mongol Empire. He was the eldest son of Ogedei Khan, grandson of Genghis Khan, ruling from 1246 to 1248. He was a capable khan, making important decisions to ensure stability across the empire. He was headed for a showdown with Batu Khan, founder of the Golden Horde, but died enroute. His death had a profound effect on world history, stopping the Empire's plans to invade Western Europe
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