Bahadir I Giray

ModernEmperorCrimean Khanate1602 — 1641

Crimean khan who captured Azov.

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Quick Facts

Born

1602

Died

1641

Country

Crimean Khanate

Era

Modern

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)40

Political (20%)45

Influence (20%)52

Legacy (20%)42

Leadership (15%)65

Strategy (15%)35

Total Score47.4

Bahadir I Giray — Complete Timeline

1637 AD

Capture of AzovWar◆ Major

Bahadir I Giray, in alliance with the Don Cossacks, led a campaign to capture the Ottoman fortress of Azov. The combined forces besieged and took the fortress after a fierce battle. This victory gave the Crimean Khanate control of a key strategic point on the Don River.

WarAzovCossack AllianceFortress

Impact: regional

1640 AD

Raid on the Polish-Lithuanian CommonwealthWar

Bahadir I Giray led a large-scale raid into the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. The Crimean forces penetrated deep into Ukrainian territories, capturing thousands of slaves and causing widespread destruction. This raid was one of the largest of the era.

RaidPoland-LithuaniaUkraineSlave Raiding

Impact: regionaldestructive

1641 AD

Siege of Azov by the OttomansWar◆ Major

The Ottoman Empire sent a large army to recapture Azov from the Crimean-Cossack forces. Bahadir I Giray led the defense of the fortress. After a prolonged siege, the Ottomans were unable to retake it, and the defenders eventually abandoned the fortress under a negotiated settlement.

WarAzovOttoman SiegeDefense

Impact: regional