Eurasian steppeEurope
Crimean Khanate
The Crimean Khanate was a Crimean Tatar state ruled by the Giray dynasty, a branch of the descendants of Genghis Khan, after it broke away from the Golden Horde. From 1475 it was an Ottoman vassal, and its raids into Poland-Lithuania and Russia supplied the slave trade. Russia annexed it in 1783.
Key facts
| Dates | 1441 – 1783 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | Eurasian steppe |
| Continent | Europe |
| Capitals | Qırq Yer, Bakhchysarai |
| Founder | Hacı I Giray |
| Religion(s) | Sunni Islam |
Before & after
Preceded by
Followed by
In the Islamic timeline
- Ottoman Sultanate-Caliphate — An Ottoman vassal from 1475.
Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.