Timurid invasions of Simsim

Timurid invasions of Simsim
Part of Tokhtamysh–Timur war

Medieval map of Simsim
Datec. 1395–1396
Location
Northeast Caucasus
Result

Timurid victory

  • Decline of Simsim
  • Partial extermination of the inhabitants of Simsim
Belligerents
Simsim Timurid Empire
Commanders and leaders
Gayur Khan Timur
Muhammad

The Timurid invasion of Simsim happened in the 14th century when the Timurid Empire invaded Simsim, an ally of the Golden Horde. As a result, Simsim was devastated which led to the collapse of the state; a large part of the population was killed and many shrines and temples were destroyed.