Circassian expeditions in Astrakhan

Circassian Expeditions in Astrakhan
Part of Caucasian conflicts
Date1532–1550
Location
Astrakhan Khanate, North Caucasus
Result

Circassian victory

  • Significant Circassian influence in Astrakhan (temporary)
Territorial
changes		 Pro-Circassian regime established in Astrakhan (1532–1550)
Belligerents
 Circassia Tamga_Mengu-Timur Astrakhan Khanate
Commanders and leaders
Various Circassian nobles Yamghurchi Khan (restored by Circassians)
Strength
Highly skilled Circassian cavalry (numbers unknown) Moderate defensive forces
Casualties and losses
Minimal (unknown) Significant (unknown)

The Circassian expeditions in Astrakhan refers to a series of military and political campaigns conducted by Circassian forces during the 16th century. These expeditions aimed to support a favorable claimant to the Astrakhan throne, leveraging internal instability within the Khanate. These campaigns are notable for their broader strategic objectives, which sought to counteract the influence of the Crimean Khanate and the Ottoman Empire in the North Caucasus region.[1][2][3][4]

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  2. ^ Соловьев, С. М. (1851). История России с древнейших времен (in Russian). Типография Московского университета. pp. 98–101.
  3. ^ Карамзин, Н. М. (1816). История государства Российского (in Russian). Академическая типография. pp. 45–47.
  4. ^ Намиток, А. (1956). "Черкесы и Астраханское ханство". Кавказский Обзор (in Russian). 3: 12–15.