Conflicts & Resolutions · Battle

Battle of Samara Bend

1223 · 13th century · Part of the Mongol invasion of Volga Bulgaria

The Battle of Samara Bend was fought in 1223 near the great bend of the Volga at Samara, Russia, when the Volga Bulgars ambushed part of the Mongol army of Subutai and Jebe returning from its victory on the Kalka River. Medieval sources report heavy Mongol losses. The Mongols returned under Batu and conquered Volga Bulgaria in 1236.

Mentioned in 1 state history

Volga Bulgaria

See also

Cite this entry
APA
The Epoch Institute. (2026). Battle of Samara Bend. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/battle-of-samara-bend
MLA
“Battle of Samara Bend.” The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia, The Epoch Institute, 2026, https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/battle-of-samara-bend. Accessed .
Chicago
The Epoch Institute. “Battle of Samara Bend.” The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. 2026. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/battle-of-samara-bend.
Harvard
The Epoch Institute (2026) ‘Battle of Samara Bend’, The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. Available at: https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/battle-of-samara-bend (Accessed: ).

Last reviewed October 2026Random entry ↻