Map of Kazan Khanate, early 1500s The Kazan khanate (Tatar: Qazan Xanlığı) (1438-1552) was a Tatar state on the territory of former Volga Bulgaria with capital in Kazan. It covered contemporary Tatarstan, Mariy El, Chuvashia, Mordovia, parts of Udmurtia and Bashkortostan.
It was founded by Olug Moxammat khan in 1437 or 38 as the Golden Horde finally desintegrated. An alternative theory suggests that by late 14th - early 15th century, the former territories of Volga Bulgaria (Kazan Ulus or Kazan Duchy within Golden Horde) managed to regain a degree of independence. The principality was self-governed and maintained a dynasty of Bolgar rulers. Olug Moxammat usurped the throne with help of local nobility. There are suggestions that the transfer of power was finalized by Moxammat's son Mahmudek in 1445.
Kazan Khanate was prone to civil turmoil and struggles for the throne. The khans were replaced 19 times in 115 years, for a total of 15 khans, some ruling 2 or 3 times. Khan was often elected from Gengizides by Kazan noblemen and even by people.
The potitics of Kazan Khanate was strongly influenced by Muscovy, Grand Duchy of Lithuania, and Crimean Khanate.
Capital - Kazan (1437-1552). Capital in the period (1552-1556) was Mişรค qalası.
In 1552 it was conquered by Tzar Ivan IV of Russia. Devlet Giray Khan, ruler of Khanate of Crimea attacked Moscow to punish Russia.
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