Boniak

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Boniak (Bönek) Khan was a Cuman khan who led the invasions on Kyivan Rus'. In 1096 Boniak attacked Kyiv, plundered the Kiev Monastery of the Caves, and burned down the prince's palace in Berestove. He was defeated in 1107 by the princes of Rus's forces, near Lubni. Boniak is often represented as a sorcerer in Rus’ folklore.^[1]