Battle of the Kalka River (1381)

Battle of the Kalka River (1381)
Part of the Great Troubles
Date1381
Location
Result

Decisive defeat of Mamai

Belligerents
Mamai's faction Tokhtamysh's faction
Commanders and leaders
Mamai Tokhtamysh
Strength
Unknown, smaller Unknown
Casualties and losses
Unknown, most likely higher Unknown

The Battle of the Kalka River in 1381 was fought between the Mongol warlords Mamai and Tokhtamysh (also spelt Toqtamish) for control of the Golden Horde. Tokhtamysh was the victor and became sole ruler of the Horde.