Batu Khan

Batu Khan was a prominent Mongol leader in the 13th century and the grandson of Genghis Khan. He played a key role in the expansion of the Mongol Empire into Eastern Europe and Russia. Batu founded the Golden Horde, a powerful state that influenced the region for centuries. His military campaigns led to the conquest of many Russian principalities, which caused significant changes in the political landscape of Eurasia. Batu Khan is often remembered for his strategic prowess and the lasting impact his reign had on the territories he controlled.