Kiso Yoshinaka vs Mamai

Kiso Yoshinaka led his forces into Kyoto, capturing the capital from the Taira clan. He was welcomed by the cloistered Emperor Go-Shirakawa, but his undisciplined troops caused chaos, leading to a breakdown in relations with the court.

Yoshinaka defeated a large Taira army at the Battle of Kurikara in the Tonamiyama mountains. Using a clever tactic of stampeding oxen and flanking attacks, he routed the Taira forces, opening the path to Kyoto.

Yoshinaka turned against his cousin Minamoto no Yoritomo, leading to open conflict. He was defeated by Yoritomo's forces led by Minamoto no Yoshitsune at the Battle of Awazu, where he was killed in combat.

Mamai sent a force under Begich to attack the Grand Principality of Moscow. Dmitry Donskoy's army defeated the Horde force on the Vozha River, marking the first major Russian victory over the Golden Horde and escalating tensions before Kulikovo.

Mamai led a large Golden Horde army against the coalition of Russian principalities under Dmitry Donskoy at Kulikovo Field. The Russian forces defeated the Horde, severely damaging Mamai's authority and prestige. Mamai fled the battlefield.

After the defeat at Kulikovo, Mamai's rival Tokhtamysh, backed by Tamerlane, challenged his rule. Mamai gathered forces but was defeated by Tokhtamysh at the Battle of the Kalka River. Mamai fled to the Genoese colony of Caffa, where he was killed.