The Battle of Sudak took place in 1221 or 1222 when Rus-Kipchak forces under
Rus’ leadership attempted to capture the city from the
Seljuks of Rum.
The Seljuks of Rum under
Kayqubad I took control of Sudak in 1221 or 1222.[2] Following the seizure of the city a joint Cuman-Rus army under Rus leadership led an attempt to take the city, this attempt was defeated by the Seljuk Turks.[2][5][6]