Battle of Kulikovo: Russian forces defeat a mixed army of Tatars and Mongols, stopping their advance.

Battle of Kulikovo

Battle between Russian principalities and Mongol forces

The Battle of Kulikovo was fought between the forces of Mamai, a powerful Mongol military commander of the Golden Horde, and Russian forces led by Grand Prince Dmitry of Moscow. The battle took place on 8 September 1380, at Kulikovo Field near the Don River and was won by…