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Rise of the Grand Principality of Moscow under Daniel in 1303
Daniel Alexandrovich's long rule of the Grand Principality of Moscow saw it grow from a small border principality into an important political center …
Timeline
- 1283–1296Moscow · Rus'After acceding, Daniel Alexandrovich expanded Moscow's defenses, integrated surrounding villages, and maintained cautious alliances with other Rus' principalities.
- 1300Vladimir · Rus'Daniel received the title Grand Prince of Vladimir from the Golden Horde, marking Moscow's rise above its traditional rivals to become one of the leading states among the Rus' principalities.
- 1303Moscow · Rus'Daniel died in 1303 and the Grand Principality of Moscow passed to his son Yuri. The political capital accumulated during Daniel's reign enabled Moscow to continue rising in the 14th century.
Sources
- A History of Russia — Nicholas V. Riasanovsky, Mark D. Steinberg (2018)
- Medieval Russia, 980-1584 — Janet Martin (2007)