Which event led to the relocation of the capital from Old Ryazan?
Mongol invasion
World War II
Russian Revolution
Great Fire of Ryazan
Answer
The capital of the Principality of Ryazan was moved from Old Ryazan after it was razed to the ground during the Mongol invasion of Kievan Rus' in 1237. The capital was then relocated to Peryslavl-Ryazansky.
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