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Ashli or Aşlı ((タタール語:Ашлы); pronounced (:ʌʃˈlɯ)) was a mysterious medieval Volga Bulgarian town. In Russian chronicles it is known as Oshel ((ロシア語:Ошель)). Whereas archaeologic excavations prove that the city appeared as early as the 11th century, the Tatar legends and the Russian ''Tver Chronicle'' state that the city was founded by Alexander the Great. At its heyday Ashli was a major trade and political centre. In 1220 it was ruined and burned by the troops of Sviatoslav III of Vladimir. The ''Tver Chronicle'' is the only written source where Ashli is mentioned.〔 (Газета "Республика Татарстан" Под град Ошель на Волге… )〕 ==Downfall== The downfall of the city is mentioned in the ''Tver Chronicle'', the only written mention of the city. The prince of Vladimir Yuri Vsevolodovich sent the expedition to sack Ashli under his brother, Sviatoslav. The Russians under prince Sviatoslav, his brother Yaroslav and voyevoda Yeremey Glebovich reached the city by the Volga on their boats. They landed to the east of the city at the flat bank of the Volga. The Rostovans formed the right flank, the Pereslavleans the left, the prince and the Muromeans stayed in the center. One regiment stayed to protect the boats. The Russians came across the forest and met the horseback Bulgars under their prince. Bulgars shot their arrows and retreated to the citadel. The Russians reached the walls in a harsh battle and managed to set a fire at the walls. However the fire, smoke and wind were so strong, that the Russians were forced to retreat and to enter the city from another side. However, Ashli's prince and his cavalry retinue escaped under cover of the smoke. However, foot warriors and civilians were killed in action. The fire was so strong that many invaders who dared to enter Ashli to rob the city perished. The Russians took into many civilians captive and retreated by the Volga. Bulgar reinforcements, sent from Bilär, the capital, were too late.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Aşlı」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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