The Jochid Ulus and the Rise of the Crimean Khanate

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the final fragmentation of the Golden Horde and the emergence of the Crimean Khanate as a major power. Lucas explains how the Crimean Khanate, ruled by the Giray dynasty descended from Genghis Khan, became a key player in Eastern European politics. They discuss the role of Meñli I Giray, who allied with Moscow against the Great Horde, and the strategic importance of Crimea's slave trade economy. The episode also covers the Crimean Khanate's relationship with the Ottoman Empire, its raids into Russia and Poland-Lithuania, and its eventual decline. Specific terms include Yarligh, Jochid ulus, Giray, Meñli I Giray, Great Horde, Caffa, Kefe, slave trade, Ottoman suzerainty, and the Battle of the Ugra River. #CrimeanKhanate #GoldenHorde #MeñliIGiray #GreatHorde #JochidUlus #Caffa #SlaveTrade #OttomanEmpire #UgraRiver #GirayDynasty #Moscow #PolandLithuania #SteppeHistory #MongolEmpire #CentralAsia #History #FexingoHistory #EasternEurope Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo