Hindamisteperioodi
Hindamisteperioodi, also known as the Hindmiste period, is a term used in Estonian history to describe the period from the 13th to the 15th century, during which the Estonian territories were under the rule of the Teutonic Order. This period is significant for its impact on the cultural, linguistic, and political development of Estonia.
The Teutonic Order, a medieval military order, established control over the region in the early 13th century.
The Hindmiste period is named after the Hindmiste Monastery, a significant religious and cultural center established
The period also saw the development of the Estonian language, which began to take shape under the
The Hindmiste period ended with the Reformation in the 16th century, when the Teutonic Order was defeated