What was the Mongol Yoke?

The Mongol Yoke refers to the period of Mongol domination over parts of Eastern Europe and Asia, particularly Russia, during the 13th to 15th centuries. Following the Mongol invasions led by Genghis Khan and his successors, various principalities in Russia were subjected to tribute and control by the Golden Horde, a division of the Mongol Empire. This era significantly influenced the political, economic, and cultural development of the region, leading to both hardship and the eventual rise of centralized power in Russia. The Mongol Yoke ended with the decline of Mongol influence and the rise of Moscow as a dominant force.