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Rulers

Ivan I Kalita

Moscow and Vladimir

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Lifespan
Mid-1280s — 1340
Reign
Moscow: 1325–1340; Vladimir: 1328–1340, initially in part

He continued to strengthen the princely house of Moscow through close cooperation with the Horde. He took part in suppressing the Tver uprising; Moscow became the metropolitan's permanent residence.

Dynasty
Rurikids
Centre of power
Moscow and Vladimir
Rule in Vladimir
Divided in 1328; sole possession from 1332
Building projects
New Kremlin fortifications and stone churches
Scope of the bar
The bar refers to the principal reign in the region named on the card. Dates for holding another throne are listed separately and do not imply continuous authority over all the lands of Rus'.

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