| Conflict: | Crimean-Circassian War (1525) |
| Place: | Bakhchysarai |
| Partof: | Crimean-Circassian Wars |
| Date: | 1525 |
| Result: | Circassian victory |
| Combatant1: | Kabardia (East Circassia) |
| Combatant2: | Crimean Khanate |
| Commander1: | Idar Andeimirqan Tkhemuj Ianqot |
| Commander2: | Saadet I Giray |
| Strength1: | Unknown |
| Strength2: | 60,000+ |
| Casualties1: | 200+ |
| Casualties2: | 26,000-28,000+ |
The Bakhchisarai War or Crimean-Circassian War of 1525 was a military conflict between the Crimean Khanate and the Kabardian Principality.[1]
Prince Inal had established a strong nation in the fifteenth century and early sixteenth century, uniting all Circassians, and Abkhazians.[2] [3] However, after his death civil war ensued just like his predecessor. He dominated the North Caucasus and established diplomatic contacts with the Ottoman Empire, and the Kabardian Circassians.[4]
Bakhchisarai, located in the southwest of the Peninsula, saw a victorious campaign bringing back great spoil, including 100 chariots packed full with cloth, a precious commodity at the time. Andeimirqan (b. circa 1509), legendary Kabardian hero. He led the elite force of the Kabardians during the Bakhchisarai Campaign, supporting the cavalry and the two-wheeled war chariots. His leadership and strategic acumen were crucial in securing victory and bringing back significant spoils from the campaign.