Mamai

MedievalGeneralGolden Horde1325 — 1380

Horde general defeated by Dmitry Donskoy at Kulikovo.

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Quick Facts

Born

1325

Died

1380

Country

Golden Horde

Era

Medieval

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)40

Political (20%)26

Influence (20%)46

Legacy (20%)40

Leadership (15%)40

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score41.6

Mamai — Complete Timeline

1378 AD

Battle of the Vozha RiverWar◆ Major

Mamai sent a force under Begich to attack the Grand Principality of Moscow. Dmitry Donskoy's army defeated the Horde force on the Vozha River, marking the first major Russian victory over the Golden Horde and escalating tensions before Kulikovo.

Russo-Horde WarsBattleRussian Victory

Impact: regional

1380 AD

Battle of KulikovoWar

Mamai led a large Golden Horde army against the coalition of Russian principalities under Dmitry Donskoy at Kulikovo Field. The Russian forces defeated the Horde, severely damaging Mamai's authority and prestige. Mamai fled the battlefield.

Russo-Horde WarsBattleRussian VictoryTurning Point

Impact: regional

Loss of Power and DeathPolitical Action◆ Major

After the defeat at Kulikovo, Mamai's rival Tokhtamysh, backed by Tamerlane, challenged his rule. Mamai gathered forces but was defeated by Tokhtamysh at the Battle of the Kalka River. Mamai fled to the Genoese colony of Caffa, where he was killed.

Succession StruggleDeathGolden Horde

Impact: regionaltragic