volga bulgarian/bashkir weapons?

[Jim McDougall]

Originally Posted by pallas

would these be synonymous with those of other steppe peoples? (kipchaks/mongols/tatars) or did they use weapons that were more in line with their slavic neighbors?

Hi Pallas,
I will say you always ask intriguing questions. The history of these peoples is fascinating, but extremely complex and a hopefully our members who study these fields of history will clarify some of the detail.

It is important to note that weaponry does not recognize geographic nor any specific boundaries, and the diffusion of weapons through trade, warfare or other means is of course inevitable. This is particularly the case with nomadic groups, and it is always helpful to know which period or time frame is being considered, which Slavic neighbors.

Also the terms Mongol and Tatar were often broadly applied in history in comprehensively referring to many tribal groups and ethnicities. It seems in many if not most cases the languages were closely related obviously by harmonious contact, such as Bashkik/Kypchak stated to be related to Tatar.

Broadly stated, I would say that in certain cases and degrees, many of the weapon forms used by these tribal people were probably close in form and perhaps even acquired from many of the associated groups and peoples they came in contact with.

All best regards,
Jim