Sahib I Giray: Biography, Facts and Career
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Sahib I Giray (1501–1551) was Khan of Kazan for three years and Khan of Crimea for nineteen years. His father was the Crimean Khan Meñli I Giray. Sahib was placed on the throne of Kazan by his ambitious brother Mehmed of Crimea and driven out of Kazan by the Russians. He became Khan of Crimea with Ottoman support and was expelled by the Turks for disobedience. During his reign Crimean troops fought for the Turks and also fought in the North Caucasus. In 1532-1584, during the long reigns of Sahib I Giray, Devlet I Giray and Mehmed II Giray, Crimea was at the height of its power.
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- Full name: Sahib I Giray
- Born: 1500-01-01
- Known as: Royal
- Wikidata ID: Q559150
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Who is Sahib I Giray?
Sahib I Giray (1501–1551) was Khan of Kazan for three years and Khan of Crimea for nineteen years.
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Sahib I Giray (1501–1551) was Khan of Kazan for three years and Khan of Crimea for nineteen years.
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Sahib I Giray was born on 1500-01-01.
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