Black Death (effect on the Golden Horde)

The Black Death, a devastating plague that struck Europe in the 14th century, also affected the Golden Horde, a Mongol state in Eurasia. The disease spread along trade routes, including the Silk Road, leading to significant population losses within the Horde. This weakened their military and economic power, disrupting trade and causing internal strife. As the population declined, control over vast territories became challenging, leading to fragmentation and the eventual decline of the Golden Horde's influence in the region, paving the way for emerging powers like Russia.