Draft:Invasion of Crimean Khanate in Kabarda (1551–1557)

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Invasion of Kabarda by the Crimean Khanate (1551–1557)
Part of Part of the Crimean-Circassian Wars
Date1551–1557
Location
Result Circassian victory
Belligerents
Autonomous Republic of Crimea Crimean Khanate Kabardia (East Circassia)
Commanders and leaders
Devlet I Giray Unknown
Strength
100,000 Unknown
Casualties and losses
Unknown Unknown

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A large Crimean Tatar horde led by Khan Devlet Gerai (1551–1577) invaded the Kabardian lands. Huge destruction was caused. However, the Crimeans could not gain a foothold in Kabarda, the Kabardians expelled them.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Malbakhov B. K. "Kabarda at the stages of political history (mid—XVI - first quarter of the XIX century), Moscow, from "Pomatur", 2002 ISBN 5-86208-106-2, art. 246