Crimean–Circassian wars
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The Crimean–Circassian wars were a series of intermittent conflicts between the Crimean Khanate and various Circassian tribes from the late 15th century to the 18th century. These wars were primarily driven by slave raids, territorial disputes, and political alliances. The Crimean Tatars frequently launched raids into Circassian lands, capturing thousands of slaves and exerting influence over the North Caucasus. These conflicts contributed to the long-term instability and demographic changes in the region. [1]
Name of the war | Leader of Circassia | Leader of Crimean Khanate | Victorious side |
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War of 1479–1490 | Tabulda (Kabardia) Peterzeqo (Zichia) |
Mengli I Giray | Crimean Khanate |
War of 1501–1502 | Beslan | Mengli I Giray | Circassians |
War of 1518 | Unknown | Mehmed I Giray | Circassians |
War of 1525 |
Idar | Saadet I Giray | Circassians |
War of 1539–1547 | Idar #(Until 1540) Kansavuk |
Sahib I Giray | Crimean Khanate |
War of 1551–1556 | Temroqwa Idar | Sahib I Giray X(Until 1551) Devlet I Giray |
Circassians |
War of 1568–1570 | Temroqwa Idar | Devlet I Giray | Circassians |
War of 1571 | Temroqwa Idar † | Devlet I Giray | Crimean Khanate |
War of 1616–1640 | Kudenet #(Until 1624) Aleguqo |
Canibek Giray #(Until 1635) Mehmed III Giray †(Until 1628) İnayet Giray ![]() Bahadır I Giray |
Circassians |
War of 1708 | Kurgoqo Atajuq | Qaplan I Giray (POW) | Circassians |
War of 1713 | Nemire Shubs | Devlet II Giray (POW) | Circassians |
War of 1731 | Misewestiqo Islambek | Qaplan I Giray | Circassians |
War of 1735–1739 | Aslanbek Kaitukin | Meñli II Giray | Circassians |
1761 | Unknown | Qırım Giray | Circassians |
1774 | Jankhot | Devlet IV Giray | Circassians |
List of Crimean raids
[edit]16th century
[edit]Year | Description |
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1539, 1545, 1546, 1547 | Devastating campaigns of the Crimean Khan Sahib Giray against the Circassians and Kabardians.[2] |
1551 | The Crimean Khan Sahib Giray launched a new campaign against the Circassians. The punitive expedition was prompted by the attack on the Turks by princes Aleguk and Antanuk Dzhanbekov. The Crimean Tatars defeated the Khatukay forces and ravaged the Bzhedug lands. |
1553 | A large Crimean-Tatar horde led by Khan Devlet Giray (1551–1577) invaded Kabardian lands, causing massive destruction. However, the Crimeans failed to consolidate their position in Kabarda, as the Kabardians expelled them.[3] |
1554 | Devlet Giray led another campaign against Kabarda. "That summer, he marched against his enemy, the Circassians of the Five Mountains, with his army." The Crimean Tatars returned "with great spoils".[3] |
1555 | The Crimean horde "with all its forces" attacked the land of the "Circassians of the Five Mountains." In repelling the enemy, the Kabardians, fighting alongside Russian warriors for the first time, managed to inflict heavy losses on Khan Devlet Giray, forcing him to retreat.[3] |
1556 | The Crimean Khan Devlet Giray, leading a Tatar horde, advanced on Kabarda. The Kabardians, forewarned, met the enemy at their borders. Khan Devlet Giray was forced to retreat.[3] |
1567 | Crimean princes Mehmed Giray, Adil Giray, and Alp Giray (sons of Khan Devlet Giray) arrived in Kabarda "with a large army." "They waged war across the entire Circassian land, burning it, capturing wives and children, and driving away livestock and sheep." They took more than 20,000 captives. According to other sources, "the princes did not conquer the Circassians," meaning the Crimeans were expelled.[3] |
1569 | A campaign by a 130,000-strong Turkish-Crimean army under the command of the Kaffa Pasha Kasim-bey and Khan Devlet Giray against Astrakhan. The enemy was completely defeated by Russian forces near Astrakhan. During the retreat along the "Kabardian road," the Kabardians crushed the remnants of the Turkish-Crimean army.[4] |
1570 | A Crimean army under the command of Khan Devlet Giray's son Adil Giray invaded Adygea and Kabarda. The Kabardian prince Temryuk arrived with his retinue to aid the western Circassians. The Crimean Tatars ravaged and captured many Circassians (among the captives were two sons of Kabarda's senior prince Temryuk—Mamstruk and Bulgayruk). Temryuk Idarov himself was severely wounded in battle. Despite this, the Circassians drove out the Crimean forces.[4] |
1578 | The Crimean prince Adil Giray "with a large force" was returning from Dagestan through Kabarda. In battle, Kabardian princes and Russian detachments led by voivode L. Z. Novosiltsev defeated the enemy.[4] |
1583 | A significant Turkish-Tatar army led by Osman Pasha entered Kabarda. In battles near the Sunzha River crossing (Lesser Kabarda) and the Beshtau region (Greater Kabarda), the Kabardians and Terek Cossacks inflicted heavy losses on the enemy.[4] |
1593 | A campaign by the Crimean army under Prince Mubarak Giray against the Terki Fortress. Battles occurred near the Terek outpost and in Kabarda. The Crimeans were forced to retreat, burning and destroying everything in their path. However, Mubarak Giray failed to achieve his objective, being repelled by the Terek Cossacks and Kabardians.[4] |
17th century
[edit]Year | Description |
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1606 | A large Crimean horde attacked Circassia and Kabarda. Fierce battles occurred, resulting in significant destruction and the capture of livestock (amounting to tens of thousands). Many prisoners were taken.[5] |
1607–1608 | Crimean Tatars reappeared in Kabarda, remaining for several months. They collected heavy tribute, accompanied by the devastation of Kabardian settlements.[5] |
1614 | Crimean prince Yaman-Girey ravaged seven villages in Temirgoy. A Russian source states: "The Crimean tsar Yaman-Girey-sultan came with his warriors against the Kumirga Circassians, attacked 7 auls, and destroyed those auls by cunning." |
1615 | Nogai murzas, allies of the Crimean khan, attacked Greater Kabarda. Widespread devastation occurred, and several Kabardian princes were killed.[5] |
1616 | A 12,000-strong Crimean army led by Khan Canibek Giray invaded Kabarda. The campaign brought destruction, ruined crops, and caused many deaths. Hundreds of prisoners were taken, and thousands of livestock were stolen.[5] |
1619, 1629, 1631, 1635 | Crimean Tatars and their Nogai allies conducted raids on Circassian and Kabardian lands. The campaigns involved looting, violence, and the theft of vast amounts of livestock. Many prisoners were captured.[5] |
1640 | A 14,000-strong Crimean army invaded Circassia and Kabarda. The Crimeans were defeated by the Circassians and retreated to Azov.[5] |
1653 | A Crimean Tatar detachment arrived in Kabarda, taking away 130 boys and girls. They seized large numbers of horses, armor, sabers, and thousands of livestock.[5] |
1671 | Crimean Tatars invaded Greater Kabarda, engaging in looting and stealing thousands of livestock. Fifty hostages were taken.[5] |
1674 | A Crimean Tatar detachment arrived in Kabarda but was defeated by the Kabardians.[5] |
1688 | A campaign by Crimean serasker Kazy-Girey against Kabarda resulted in destruction, prisoner-taking, and livestock theft. The Crimeans were eventually expelled by the Kabardians.[5] |
1699 | Crimean kalga Shahbez Giray arrived in Kabarda with a military detachment. The Crimeans again engaged in devastation, taking prisoners and stealing livestock. In the home of Beslaney prince Temir-Bulat Kanokov, the Crimean kalga Shahbez Giray was killed. According to some accounts, he was poisoned, while others claim he was slain by rebelling Circassians.[6] |
18th century
[edit]Year | Description |
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1700 | Raid by Crimean prince Kaplan Giray on Circassia and Kabarda. The Crimeans devastated the lands, taking prisoners and stealing livestock.[6] |
1701 | Second raid by Kaplan Giray on Circassia and Kabarda. The Crimean Tatars exacted heavy tribute and again ravaged Kabardian lands.[6] |
1703 | A 60,000-strong army (according to other sources, 40,000) of Crimean Tatars and their allies under kalga Kazy Giray invaded Kabarda. The Crimeans and Nogais devastated the lands, looted, and captured locals. A general uprising erupted in Kabarda.[6] |
1704 | Crimean Khan Ghazi Giray organized a new campaign against Kabarda, led by kalga Mengli Giray, who commanded a detachment of seimen (khan's guard). His mission was to collect yasyr (captives) and attempt to relocate Kabardian settlements beyond the Kuban River. The kalga was defeated.[7] |
1707 | Raid by Crimean Tatars on Kabarda. The Crimeans engaged in devastation, looting, and tribute collection. Thousands of livestock and valuable weapons were seized. The Kabardians defeated the enemy.[6] |
1708 | A multi-thousand Crimean-Turkish army under Khan Kaplan Giray invaded Kabarda. Several major battles occurred, the largest being the Kanzhal Battle. Kabardian princes led by senior prince-vali Kurgoqo Atajuq inflicted a crushing defeat. Casualties were estimated at 5,000 to 95,000.[6] |
1710 | Raid by Crimean Tatars and Nogais on Circassia and Kabarda. Tribute was collected; large numbers of livestock and horses were stolen.[6] |
1711 | A several-thousand-strong Crimean detachment attacked Circassian and Kabardian lands but was completely routed.[6] |
1711 | A multi-thousand Crimean army with allies entered Circassia and Kabarda. During their retreat with spoils, Russian regiments pursued them, assisted by Kabardian cavalry. 22,000 were captured; 5,000 killed.[8] |
1712 | Raid by Crimean Tatars and Nogais on Kabarda. The enemy ravaged lands, took prisoners, and stole livestock. The Crimeans were crushed during retreat.[8] |
1713 | New raid by Crimeans and allies on Circassia and Kabarda. Devastation, captives, and theft of livestock/horses.[8] |
1714 | Crimean Tatars raided Circassia and Kabarda. Heavy destruction and casualties. The enemy was defeated and retreated.[8] |
1715 | Raid by Crimeans and allies into Kabarda. Devastation, captives, and livestock theft.[8] |
1716 | Crimean Tatars invaded Circassia and Kabarda. Heavy human/material losses for Circassians, but Tatars retreated after fierce resistance.[8] |
1717 | Raid on Kabarda by Crimean Tatars and Nogais. Human losses and material damage. Kabardians expelled the enemy.[8] |
1720 | A 40,000-strong army of Crimean Khan Saadet Giray invaded Circassia and Kabarda—one of the largest invasions. The khan demanded "one yasyr per household" and relocation of Kabardians to Kuban. Kabardians refused tribute. Crimeans burned Kabardian lands.[8] |
1721 | Kabardian princes defeated a Crimean Tatar detachment at the Nalchik River.[9] |
1722 | New Crimean Tatar raid on Kabarda. Prince Qeytuqo Aslanbech wrote to Tsar Peter the Great: "We are in dire straits from Tatar raids, our hearts bleeding, besieged for three years".[9] |
1723 | A multi-thousand Crimean force under Khan Kaplan Giray invaded Kabarda. Suffered brutal defeat—5,000 killed. The khan barely escaped.[9] |
1729 | Kuban Tatars led by Bakhti Giray invaded Kabarda. Total defeat; the prince died.[9] |
1731 | A 7,000-strong Crimean vanguard arrived in Kabarda and was defeated. Heavy casualties.[9] |
1731 | Main forces ("200,000" with the khan's son) appeared at Kabarda's borders but withdrew after vanguard's defeat and Russian diplomacy.[9] |
1732 | Crimean nurreddin led a 3,000-strong Crimean-Turkish detachment into Kabarda. Kabardians routed them; remnants fled fearing Russian troops.[9] |
1733 | 13,000+ Crimean Tatars/Nogais invaded Kabarda, surrounding 1,650 Cossacks. A 4,000-strong Kabardian cavalry rescued them.[9] |
1733 | A 25,000-strong Crimean-Tatar army under kalga Fetih Giray devastated Kabarda.[10] |
1735 | An 80,000-strong army under Khan Kaplan Giray (with Turks, Crimeans, and Nogais) occupied Kabarda. Kabardians/Russian troops, aided by Kalmyk governor Dondyk-Ombo, partially defeated and expelled them.[10] |
1737 | Multi-thousand "Kuban" Tatar detachment (Crimean vassals) under Musa and Navruz-Lulu attacked Kabarda. Despite a plague hindering external aid, Kabardian princes repelled them.[10] |
1739 | Invasion of Circassia/Kabarda by Crimean forces under kalga Fetih Giray and serasker Kazy Giray. 500 captives and 7,000 cattle taken. Prince Qeytuqo Aslanbech pursued and routed them despite numerical disadvantage, recovering all spoils.[10] |
1740 | Raid by Kuban serasker on Circassia/Kabarda. Circassians defeated the enemy.[10] |
1744 | Kuban serasker invaded Kabarda. Senior prince-vali Qeytuqo Aslanbech defeated them at the Laba River.[10] |
1747 | Crimean Tatars under princes Kazy Giray and Shabaz Giray ravaged Kabarda, taking captives and spoils.[10] |
1749 | Crimean Tatars again invaded Kabarda, looting and destroying.[11] |
1752 | Crimean kalga Selim Giray entered Circassia with 12,000 troops planning to attack Kabarda. Kabardians mobilized; the enemy withdrew.[11] |
1754 | A 5,000-strong Crimean detachment attacked Circassian/Kabardian lands but was defeated.[11] |
1755 | Crimean kalga Shahin Giray (5,000 troops) marched against Circassia/Kabarda. "Most troops drowned in the Kuban River; others froze limbs or died".[11] |
1756 | Raid by prince Selim Giray on Circassia/Kabarda. Expelled by Circassians.[11] |
1758 | Ex-Kuban serasker Saadat Giray (15,000 troops) demanded Kabardians join his campaign against rebels. Refused, he withdrew.[11] |
1759 | Crimean Khan Kerim Giray invaded under pretext of "mediating" Circassian princes. Retreated fearing Russian forces.[11] |
1759 | 10,000-strong army under Khan Kerim Giray re-entered Circassia/Kabarda, promising no yasyr if they submitted. Kabardians ignored.[12] |
1762[12] | Crimean horde invaded Circassian/Kabardian lands. Crushing defeat: "Have Crimeans forgotten how we slaughtered them? [...] Many drowned fleeing—the khan’s vizier’s brother, two head murzas, many seimen".[12] |
1765 | June: 4,000 Crimeans raided Kabarda but were repelled by Russian troops.[12] |
1768 | Crimean forces under Kuban serasker Kazy Giray invaded, planning to raid Terek Cossack villages with Kabardians. Kabardians resisted.[12] |
1769 | Crimean troops under Khan Kerim Giray and serasker Kazy Giray entered Pyatigorye region. Defeated at "Beshtau Mountains".[12] |
1774 | Multi-thousand Turkish-Crimean army under Khan Devlet Giray and kalga Shahbaz Giray invaded Kabarda, besieging Mozdok. Russian troops with Kabardian cavalry crushed them at Beshtamak/Gundelen River.[12] |
List of Circassian raids
[edit]15th century
[edit]Year | Description |
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1498, 1499 | Devastating campaigns by the Circassians against the Great Horde.
"...the Circassians came against the Great Horde and reportedly killed very many Tatars of the Great Horde. And Khan Mahmat cannot survive against the Circassians, he... intends to cross to this side of the Don."[13]. |
16th century
[edit]Year | Description |
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1500 | In 1500, Khan Sheikh Ahmed, who succeeded Sayid Muhammad, appealed to Meñli Giray for permission to relocate his Horde to the Dnieper, as "it is unsafe for us to roam beyond the Don, for many fight against us - the Nogais and the Circassians."[14]. |
1501 | In spring, the Circassians defeated the Beylerbey of Caffa.[15] |
1519 | The Circassians defeated Kalga Bahadır Giray.[16] |
1522 | Crimean Khan Mehmed I Giray died in a war "against the Circassians and Dadians".[17]. |
1523 | Siege of Bakhchisaray (capital of the Crimean Khanate) by Kabardian cavalry led by Talostan Dzhanhotov. The Crimean Khan was forced to sue for peace and pay large tribute to the Kabardians.[18] |
1525 | Kabardian cavalry led by Idar, Andeimirqan, and Tkhemuj Janqot attacked Bakhchisaray and resulted in a victorious campaign bringing back great spoils, including 100 chariots packed with precious cloth.[19] |
1532 | The Circassians stormed Astrakhan, deposed Khan Qasim and installed Aq Kubek of Astrakhan on the throne.[20] |
1546 | The Circassians again captured Astrakhan, expelled Aq Kubek of Astrakhan and installed another puppet ruler - Yamghurchi |
17th century
[edit]Year | Description |
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1615 | The Circassians attacked and plundered the settlements of the Kazy Nogais.[21] |
1619 | The Besleney, Zhaney, and Temirgoy were prepared to fight against the Nogais.[15] |
1630 | The ruler of Lesser Kabarda Sholok Tapsarukov led his forces in attacks on Nogai nomadic camps, destroying settlements and stealing livestock.[22] |
1630 | Mutsal Cherkassky with his regiment of 1,200 Kabardians and Terek Cossacks raided Nogai uluses near Azov. Avoiding the heavily fortified Azov, they destroyed the large Nogai ulus of Murza Shantemir on the Yeya River. The victors captured up to 7,000 prisoners, 6,000 cows and 2,000 sheep.[23] |
1670 | The Circassians led by Prince Kaytukin invaded Crimea, withdrawing only after thoroughly plundering the entire peninsula.[18] |
1672-1673, 1675 | Kasbulat Murzovich Cherkassky, leader of the Circassians, allied with Zaporozhian Cossacks, conducted several attacks on Crimea, liberating "Russian captives" and destroying a "Janissary corps".[24].
Kasbulat Cherkassky, allied with the Kalmyks, crushed the uluses of Nogai murza Karakasai.[25] Kasbulat Cherkassky organized a new campaign against Crimea, invading at the head of a detachment of several thousand horsemen, with 800 Kabardian armored riders forming its core.[26] The horsemen of Kasbulat Cherkassky crossed the Syvash and "at dawn attacked Crimean uluses". The detachment retreated through Perekop, where a battle occurred during the breakthrough from Crimea into the steppe: "Three Crimean sultans with warriors came against us... and we gave them battle and defeated them."[27]. |
18th century
[edit]Year | Description |
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1711 | The Kabardians defeated the army of Kalga-Sultan Murad Giray.[18] |
1721 | Arslan bek Kaytukin conducted a raid against the Nogais.[28] |
1734 | A major battle occurred in Lesser Kabarda between Russian and Kabardian forces on one side, and an Ottoman-Tatar army (supported by Kalmyks) on the other. While the Russians retreated, the Kabardian cavalry led by Magomed Kurgokin defeated the Crimeans and recaptured prisoners from the Greben Cossack villages.[29] |
1738 | The Circassians crushed Tatar detachments led by Fetih Giray, reinforced by Nogais of Musa Mirza and remnants of Navruz Ulu's troops.[30] |
1739 | Another battle occurred between Crimean Tatars and Circassians on the Laba River. The Circassians, led by Kabardian prince Kaytuko, defeated the army of Kalga-Sultan Kazy Giray: "...those Tatars were defeated and routed; many were killed or captured, and Sultan Kazy Giray was mortally wounded."[31]. |
1746 | Khan Selim I Giray complained in a letter to Don Cossack Ataman Danila Efremov: "..for a year now, the Bzhedugs have been raiding the Khanate."[32]. |
1769 | Crimean troops under Khan Qırım Giray and Kuban Serasker Ghazi Giray entered Kabarda, the Pyatigorye region. The Circassians crushed the Tatar forces "near Beshtau Mountains".[18]. |
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