Russian and Turk Timeline

By ludwell1
  • Yaroslav the Wise Comes to Power in Russia
    Nov 25, 1019

    Yaroslav the Wise Comes to Power in Russia

    Marries sisters and daughters off for alliances.
  • Jan 1, 1071

    Battle of Manzikert

    In the Battle of Manzikert Turkish forces overpowered and crushed the Byzantine defending forces. It led to the Seljuks occupying most of Anatolia, bringing them closer to Constantinople, the Byzantine capital.
  • Jan 1, 1092

    Malik Shah Dies

    When Malik Shah died in 1092, no other capable shah emerged, and the empire divided into separate kingdoms. These minor kingdoms were only loosely connected, and much easier to conquer.
  • Beginning of First Crusade
    Jan 1, 1095

    Beginning of First Crusade

  • Jan 1, 1099

    First Crusade Captures Jerusalem

  • Jan 1, 1156

    Moscow Emerges as "Crude" Village

  • Jan 1, 1187

    Muslims Recover Jerusalem After First Crusade

  • Period: Jan 1, 1200 to Jan 1, 1250

    Mongols Conquer China

    In the early 1200s the Mongols became more unified and powerful. Led by their ruler Genghis Khan, their growing strength allowed them to conquer China.
  • Jan 1, 1227

    Death of Genghis Khan

  • Mongols Capture Kiev
    Jan 1, 1240

    Mongols Capture Kiev

  • Jan 1, 1258

    Seljuks Capture Baghdad from Persians

  • Jan 1, 1480

    Russians and Mongols Retreat After "Bloodless" Standoff Marking End of Mongol Rule in Russia

  • Slavs and Vikings Establish in Novgorod

  • City of Kiev Established on the Dnieper River

  • Vladimir and All His Subjects are Baptised

    Establishes Orthodox Christianity as Religion of Russia.