Principality of Nizhny Novgorod-Suzdal
East Slavic state in eastern Europe from 1341 to 1425
The Principality of Nizhny Novgorod-Suzdal, also known as the Grand Principality of Nizhny Novgorod-Suzdal, was a Russian principality.
It was established in 1341, when Konstantin of Suzdal gained control of Gorodets and Nizhny Novgorod. In 1350, he transferred his seat from Suzdal to Nizhny Novgorod and assumed the title of grand prince.
In the mid-14th century, Nizhny Novgorod-Suzdal replaced Tver as a potential rival to Moscow. From 1360 to 1363, Dmitry of Suzdal occupied the throne of the Grand Principality of Vladimir and was able to briefly break the line of Muscovite princes. In 1392, Nizhny Novgorod-Suzdal was annexed by Moscow; however, it was not until the mid-15th century that all its territories were permanently incorporated.
History
In 1341, Özbeg Khan died and Konstantin of Suzdal took advantage of the situation by occupying Nizhny Novgorod and Gorodets. He may have received the right from the khan of the Golden Horde, possibly Jani Beg, to the title of grand prince of Nizhny Novgorod and Gorodets. The Rogozh Chronicle is the only source to mention this, and it says he "sat in Nizhny Novgorod [and] Gorodets upon the grand-princely throne". This may explain why Simeon of Moscow did not use military force to reverse Konstantin's gains.
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