Ivan IV

1530 – 1584

Took the title tsar, conquered the Volga khanates, expanded the service state, and used terror that entrenched autocratic rule.

• 1530–1584

  Took the title tsar, conquered the Volga khanates, expanded the service state, and used terror that entrenched autocratic rule

  Took the title tsar, conquered the Volga khanates, expanded the service state, and used terror that entrenched autocratic rule.