Russian and Turk

By rlelder18
  • Apr 2, 1019

    Yaroslav the Wise comes to power in Russia and begins marrying off sisters and daughters for alliances

  • May 30, 1054

    The decline of the Kievan state started with the death of Yaroslav. Upon his death, his sons tore the state apart fighting for the best territories

  • Oct 23, 1055

    Seljuks capture Baghdad from Persians

  • Jul 25, 1092

    Malik Shan died so the Seljuk Empire quickly disintegrated into a loose collection of minor kingdoms. He had ruled as the last of the strong Seljuk leaders

  • Sep 18, 1095

    Beginning of the First Crusade

    Beginning of the First Crusade
  • May 26, 1099

    First Crusade captures Jerusalem

  • Dec 27, 1156

    Moscow emerges as a "crude village"

  • Jul 10, 1187

    Muslims recover Jerusalem after First Crusade

  • Feb 20, 1227

    Death of Genghis Khan

    Death of Genghis Khan
  • Sep 28, 1240

    Mongols capture Kiev

  • Jun 27, 1480

    Russians and Mongols retreat after "bloodless" standoff making end of Mongol rule in Russia

  • Slavs and Vikings establish Novgorod

  • City of Kiev established on the Dnieper River

  • Vladimir and all his subjects are baptised, establishing Orthodox Christianity as religion of Russia

  • Princess Olga governed Kiev until her son was old enough to rule. She was a member of Kievan nobility

    Princess Olga governed Kiev until her son was old enough to rule. She was a member of Kievan nobility