It is frequently said that positive sides of the influence from the Golden Horde overweighs its drawbacks; however, I strongly believe that the disadvantages of the Golden Horde’s invasions are more dominant in traditional and integrational levels. This essay will give disadvantages for the historical heritage of the Golden Horde.
The main drawback of the Golden Horde impact is the negative influence on other nations in ancient times. There are many civilizations that suffered and degraded because of the attacks of Golden Horde. These nations either disappeared or lost their cultural values under the pressure of the Ulug Ulus. For example, the Crimean Khanate, kingdoms in the Caucasus, the Khwarezmian Empire, The Volga Bulgar state etc. Accordingly, the process of the global integration established by Ulug Ulus formed the current Eurasian civilizations, shaping their cultures and overall looks. On the other hand, wee need to remember that the formation of nations after the invasions from Golden Horde adjusted our traditions significantly, making us, Middle Asians , more unuque and rich in culture. Consequently, the loss of the traditional aspects may be one of the strong arguments against advantages of the Great State (Ulug Ulus).
Another notable point for disadvantages is destruction of native populations and pressure on them. As we know, the commanders and the warriors from the Great State were well-know for their ruthless character and violence. The Great State did not conduct wide-spread destruction of civilizations; however, they still caused a decline in development, executing a range of enemy soldiers and putting high taxations. For instance, one of the countries that used to pay high taxes was Kievan Russ. The process of paying taxation which lasted for several decades caused serious economical declines in the history of the Kievan Russ. Correspondingly, stress and suffocation because of the dominant rules from Golden Horde is another drawback which can be weighty opposed to positive sides of the Great State’s heritage.
Overall, the loss of cultural values and the destruction of civilizations by executions or big taxations are possible drawbacks for the heritage of Ulug Ulus. In addition, this essay proves that the disadvantages are seriously notable to oppose the advantages.