How Subutai & Jebe finally CRUSHED the Rus | Battle of Kalka River 1223 | Mongol invasion of Russia
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0:00 Intro
1:22 The Cuman
3:59 The Rus
5:50 Road to battlefield
7:51 Battle of Kalka River
17:54 Aftermath
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How Subutai & Jebe finally CRUSHED the Rus | Battle of Kalka River 1223 | Mongol invasion of Russia. Let’s take a trip back to the early 13th century, shall we? This is when the Mongols, led by the legendary Genghis Khan, were like a whirlwind sweeping through Central Asia and heading into Eastern Europe. Their first big target? The Khwarezmian Empire, which, by 1221, was in complete shambles! As cities crumbled and fell, the Mongol forces showed no signs of slowing down. Generals Subutai and Jebe, the ultimate dynamic duo, were chasing him all the way across the Caspian Sea.

How Subutai & Jebe finally CRUSHED the Rus | Battle of Kalka River 1223 | Mongol invasion of Russia. Once the sultan was out of the picture, they got the green light to explore the northern territories. And guess what they found? The Christian kingdom of Georgia, ruled by the clever Giorgi III. In no time, they turned this kingdom into a loyal vassal. But Subutai and Jebe weren’t finished yet. They kept pushing into the expansive plains of Eastern Europe, diligently gathering intelligence along the way. They were on the lookout for local tribes, including the Cumans, who were enjoying life in the vast steppes beyond the Caucasus Mountains.

How Subutai & Jebe finally CRUSHED the Rus | Battle of Kalka River 1223 | Mongol invasion of Russia. So, what’s the takeaway here? Subutai and Jebe were laying the groundwork for future Mongol incursions into Europe, checking out both the strengths and weaknesses of their potential adversaries.
The Cumans were fierce nomadic people on horseback, blending high-speed archery with a knack for slipping in and out of sight. These Turkic warriors practically defined "hit-and-run," unleashing a storm of arrows while charging at full speed. If you were a Cuman, speed was your best friend, and you could make settled armies look like they were stuck in mud.
The Cumans didn’t just keep to themselves on the steppes. They got around. They built alliances with the Kievan Rus through marriage, suited up as mercenaries for the Byzantines and Georgians, and even converted to Christianity. For a while, they were called the "Polovtsians" by the Rus’ and "Western Kipchaks" by the Byzantines. No matter what name they went by, their strength was on horseback.
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