The Mongols dominated Russia from 1240 to nearly the end of the of the 16th century CE. The empire conquered by Genghis Khan was split after his death among his heirs and eventually divided into four smaller, though not insignificant Khanates. According to David O. Morgan the Great Khanate in and around China, the Ilkhanate of Persia, Iraq, and parts of Anatolia, the Chagatai Khanate of Central Asia, and the Golden Horde that controlled much of the Western and Southern parts of Russia. Due to the Mongol’s leadership style, it would not be hyperbolic to state that the rule of the Golden Horde over Russia took on many unique aspects that set it apart from other ruling bodies. Despite certain differences that arose as the other parts of the
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Halperin discusses how the Tver Uprising of 1327 caused the Mongols to viciously put down the rebellion before removing the baskaki and allowing the Russian Princes to collect taxes. The Tatars were not above the use of violence to end threats to the tribute system. The repression of uprisings was swift, but it was not so widespread as to cause an overall rebellion. Localized strikes against only the source of the disruption Golden Horde to excise the problem effectively without compromising overall control. By not using violence wantonly the Tatars displayed restraint and political …show more content…
Halperin affirms, “Russian liberation came only after the irrevocable disappearance of Mongol political harmony.” Without the break-up of the larger body of the Golden Horde, the Mongol rule in Russia may have continued given its effectiveness. Morgan supports this point when he asserts, “The old Golden Horde territories were divided among several successor khanates, with some degree of at least nominal overlordship being granted to what was called the “Great Horde’.” This statement corroborates that it was not discontentment from the majority of the Russian people which eventually ended the Mongols rule. The evidence shows that the Golden Horde’s system of trade enriched merchants within and beyond Russia. Furthermore, the Orthodox Church found its assets similarly enhanced by its tax-exempt status under the Mongols. The steady flow of goods and currency served to swell the coffers of the Tatars and their subjects, but more importantly, it placated the populace. In conjunction with the shrewd placement of their limited bureaucracy along the trade rivers of Russia, the Mongols ensured efficiency and compliance. While this compliance was not universal, it was more than enough to uphold the Mongol powerbase. The Golden Horde’s system adapted when necessary to ensure minimal disruption. Even when punitive
Halperin discusses how the Tver Uprising of 1327 caused the Mongols to viciously put down the rebellion before removing the baskaki and allowing the Russian Princes to collect taxes. The Tatars were not above the use of violence to end threats to the tribute system. The repression of uprisings was swift, but it was not so widespread as to cause an overall rebellion. Localized strikes against only the source of the disruption Golden Horde to excise the problem effectively without compromising overall control. By not using violence wantonly the Tatars displayed restraint and political …show more content…
Halperin affirms, “Russian liberation came only after the irrevocable disappearance of Mongol political harmony.” Without the break-up of the larger body of the Golden Horde, the Mongol rule in Russia may have continued given its effectiveness. Morgan supports this point when he asserts, “The old Golden Horde territories were divided among several successor khanates, with some degree of at least nominal overlordship being granted to what was called the “Great Horde’.” This statement corroborates that it was not discontentment from the majority of the Russian people which eventually ended the Mongols rule. The evidence shows that the Golden Horde’s system of trade enriched merchants within and beyond Russia. Furthermore, the Orthodox Church found its assets similarly enhanced by its tax-exempt status under the Mongols. The steady flow of goods and currency served to swell the coffers of the Tatars and their subjects, but more importantly, it placated the populace. In conjunction with the shrewd placement of their limited bureaucracy along the trade rivers of Russia, the Mongols ensured efficiency and compliance. While this compliance was not universal, it was more than enough to uphold the Mongol powerbase. The Golden Horde’s system adapted when necessary to ensure minimal disruption. Even when punitive