Battle of Sudak
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The Battle of Sudak took place in 1221 or 1222 when Rus-Kipchak forces under Rus’ leadership attempted to capture the city from the Seljuks of Rum.
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Kayqubad the Great[3] Husam al-Din Choban[4] | Rus’ princes[1][5] |
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The Seljuks of Rum under Kayqubad I took control of Sudak in 1221 or 1222.[1] Following the seizure of the city a joint Cuman-Rus army under Rus leadership led an attempt to take the city, this attempt was defeated by the Seljuk Turks.[1][5][6]