Mehmed IV Giray

ModernEmperorCrimean Khanate1610 — 1674

Fought in the Polish-Ottoman wars.

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Quick Facts

Born

1610

Died

1674

Country

Crimean Khanate

Era

Modern

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)40

Political (20%)32

Influence (20%)47

Legacy (20%)38

Leadership (15%)52

Strategy (15%)50

Total Score42.8

Mehmed IV Giray — Complete Timeline

1646 AD

Battle of OchakivWar◆ Major

Mehmed IV Giray led Crimean forces in the Battle of Ochakiv against the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. The battle ended in a Crimean defeat, with heavy losses, but demonstrated the khanate's continued involvement in the Polish-Ottoman wars.

BattlePolish-Ottoman WarOchakiv

Impact: regional

1648 AD

Raid on the Polish-Lithuanian CommonwealthWar◆ Major

Mehmed IV Giray launched a major raid into the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, capturing thousands of slaves and plundering towns. This raid was part of the Khmelnytsky Uprising, where Crimean Tatars allied with Cossacks against Poland.

RaidKhmelnytsky UprisingSlave Raid

Impact: regionaldestructive

1654 AD

Deposition by the Ottoman EmpirePolitical Action◆ Major

Mehmed IV Giray was deposed by the Ottoman Sultan for failing to prevent Cossack raids on Ottoman territories. He was replaced by his brother, but later restored to the throne after a period of exile.

DepositionOttoman EmpireExile

Impact: regionaltragic