The Golden Horde

The Golden Horde was a powerful Mongol state that existed from the 13th to the 15th centuries, primarily in the region that includes modern-day Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, and parts of Eastern Europe. It originated from the western part of Genghis Khan's empire, established by his grandson Batu Khan. The Golden Horde was known for its wealth, trade routes, and influence over Russian principalities. It played a significant role in the cultural and political landscape of the time, contributing to the spread of Islam and facilitating interactions between East and West before its decline due to internal strife and external pressures.