List of Crimean khans

Monarchy of Crimea
Trident of Giray
Details
First monarchHacı I Giray
Last monarchŞahin Giray
Formation1441
Abolition1783
ResidenceBakhchisaray Palace
AppointerKurultai
Pretender(s)Pamir Giray[1]
Aleksei Guirey[1][dead link]
Meñli I Giray
Sahib II Giray

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]

  1. ^ a b Family tree. Crimea
  2. ^ a b Giray - Khan dynasty of Crimea. Khan's Palace website (unavailable currently).