| Monarchy of Crimea | |
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| Details | |
| First monarch | Hacı I Giray |
| Last monarch | Şahin Giray |
| Formation | 1441 |
| Abolition | 1783 |
| Residence | Bakhchisaray Palace |
| Appointer | Kurultai |
| Pretender(s) | Pamir Giray[1] Aleksei Guirey[1][dead link] |
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The Crimean Khanate was a state which existed in present-day southern Ukraine from 1441 until 1783. The position of Khan in Crimea was electoral and was picked by beys from four of the most noble families (also known as Qarachi beys: Argyns, Kipchaks, Shirins, and Baryns) at kurultai where the decision about a candidate was adopted.[2] The newly elected Khan was raised on a white felt sheet and over him were read Islamic prayers, after that the Khan was triumphantly enthroned.[2]
- ^ a b Family tree. Crimea
- ^ a b Giray - Khan dynasty of Crimea. Khan's Palace website (unavailable currently).