Lithuanian and Horde relations of 1419 — 1429 and first attempt of formation of the Crimean khanate Cover Image

Литовско-ордынские отношения 1419—1429 гг. и первая попытка образования Крымского ханства
Lithuanian and Horde relations of 1419 — 1429 and first attempt of formation of the Crimean khanate

Author(s): R.A. Bespalov
Subject(s): Diplomatic history, 15th Century
Published by: Нижневартовский государственный университет
Keywords: the Crimean Khanate; the Grand Duchy of Lithuania; Beck-Sufi; Davlet-Birdie; Boraq; Ulu-Muhammed; Vytautas

Summary/Abstract: Preconditions for the emergence of Lithuanian-Crimean relations formed back to the beginning of the reign of Khan Tokhtamysh. They were due to the fact the Grand Duchy of Lithuania included the Russian lands, which were also depending on the Crimean ulus of the Golden Horde. Later, this led to the fact that while the Golden Horde was collapsing, the grand Dukes of Lithuania played an active role in the formation of the Crimean Khanate. In this study highlights the attempt to form an independent state in the Crimea in 1420-1424 years.