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Qaplan II Giray

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Qaplan II Giray
Khan of the Tatar Crimean Khanate
Reign1770
PredecessorDevlet IV Giray
SuccessorSelim III Giray
Born1739
Died1771
DynastyGiray dynasty
ReligionIslam

Qaplan II Giray, Qalpan Khan Girai II (1739–1771) was a Crimean khan of the late 18th century.[1]

Biography

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Qaplan ruled from 1769 to 1770, a very brief reign. During his time as khan of the Crimean Khanate, he negotiated with the Russian Empire for Crimean independence. Qaplan fought against Russia in the Russo-Turkish War for his entire reign, and died in 1771.

References

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  1. ^ Halil İnalcık - Kırım Hanlığı Tarihi Üzerine Araştırmalar (1441 - 1700)