Battle of Ushkudzhe
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The Battle of Ushkudzhe was the final confrontation between Aukh and the Gazikumukh Shamkhalate with the Timurid Empire. Although fierce fighting, the Aukhs, Gazikumukhs аnd Akusha-dargin[1] failed to defeat the numerical superior conqueror Timur, who, in retribution for the formers resistance, conducted a campaign in both states, resulting in the end of the Aukh and Gazikumukh struggle against the conqueror.[2][3]
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Battle of Ushkudzhe | |||||||||
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Part of Timur's campaign in Dagestan | |||||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||||
Aukh Gazikumukh Shamkhalate Ushkudzha | Timurid Empire | ||||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||||
Maida Shovkhal I † | Timur | ||||||||
Strength | |||||||||
3,000 | 5,000-10,000 | ||||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||||
Most of the army Remaining captured | Moderate |
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