Qaplan II Giray
Qaplan II Giray, Qalpan Khan Girai II (1739–1771) was a Crimean khan of the late 18th century.
Qaplan II Giray | |
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Khan of the Tatar Crimean Khanate | |
Reign | 1770 |
Predecessor | Devlet IV Giray |
Successor | Selim III Giray |
Born | 1739 |
Died | 1771 |
Dynasty | Giray dynasty |
Religion | Islam |
Biography
Qaplan ruled from 1769–1770, 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.
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