13th century in Lithuania

12th/13th century crusades around the Baltic Sea

military order founded by Bishop Albert of Riga in 1202

crusader state formed by the Teutonic Order during the 13th century Northern Crusades

Short lived Baltic kingdom in the middle ages

1279 middle ages battle

1270 Medieval battle

history of Lithuania between 1219 and 1295

Nalšia or Nalšėnai (sometimes Nalsen, Nalse) was an ancient land in the early stages of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. It is mentioned in written sources from 1229 to 1298. The references to it cease as it was fully incorporated into the Grand Duchy. While it is known that it was on the north-eastern border of Lithuania proper, the exact location is unknown and is debated among historians. It is believed that Nalšia was between Livonia and the Duchy of Lithuania and bordered Deltuva. Towns of Švenčionys and Utena are often identified as the most prominent settlements in the land. Several dukes