Draft:Northern Caucasus Policy of the Crimean Khanate

The Northern Caucasus Policy of the Crimean Khanate
Part of Expansion of the Crimean Khanate

The Crimean Khanate after the occupation of the khanate of astrakhan at its largest extent (1525)
Date1475–1769
Location
Northern Caucasus, Eastern Europe
Result

Caucasus victory

  • Crimean Khanate and the Ottoman lose a series of defeats with the Caucasus
  • Caucasus was not subordinated but was partially occupied
Territorial
changes
Crimean Khanate and the Ottoman Empire temporarily gained control of the Caucasus, but later the Circassians, along with the Abazines and Russians supported, defeated them after which they lost control of the Caucasus
Belligerents
Crimean Khanate Crimean Khanate
Ottoman Empire Ottoman Empire
Nogai Horde
Circassia Circassian tribes
Kabardia Kabardians
Abazinia
Kumyks Kumyks
 Tsardom of Russia
Commanders and leaders
House of Giray Local tribal leaders
Strength
From 1475 to 1769, over 500,000-700,000 soldiers participated (Estimate) From 1475 to 1769, over 250,000-500,000 soldiers participated (Estimate)
Casualties and losses
460,000[1] killed Unknown, but small losses

The Northern Caucasus Policy of the Crimean Khanate (1475–1769)The Crimean Khanate’s approach to the Northern Caucasus was marked by a series of military campaigns, alliances, and familial ties with the tribes of the region. This policy, which lasted from 1475 to 1769, sought to extend Crimean influence over strategically important Caucasus territories and maintain relationships with local leaders. The Khans from the House of Giray often sent their sons to Circassian tribes for training, creating a network of loyalty that helped secure their influence.[1]

  1. ^ a b Пилипчук, Я.В. (2016). Политика Крымского ханства на Северном Кавказе (1475–1769 гг.). Vol. VIII. Киев: История военного дела: исследования и источники. pp. 220–246.