Crimean-Circassian War (1525) | |||||||
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The Bakhchisarai War or Crimean-Circassian War of 1525 was a military conflict between the Crimean Khanate and the Kabardian Principality. [1]
Prince Inal had established a strong nation in the fifteenth century and early sixteenth century, uniting all Circassians, and Abkhazians. [2] [3] However, after his death civil war ensued just like his predecessor. He dominated the North Caucasus and established diplomatic contacts with the Ottoman Empire, and the Kabardian Circassians. [4]
Bakhchisarai, located in the southwest of the Peninsula, saw a victorious campaign bringing back great spoil, including 100 chariots packed full with cloth, a precious commodity at the time. [1] Andeimirqan (b. circa 1509), legendary Kabardian hero. He led the elite force of the Kabardians during the Bakhchisarai Campaign, supporting the cavalry and the two-wheeled war chariots. His leadership and strategic acumen were crucial in securing victory and bringing back significant spoils from the campaign. [1]