2019, vol. 7, no. 3. Abduzhemilev R.R.

2019, vol. 7, no. 3, pp. 509-523

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.22378/2313-6197.2019-7-3.509-523

   SHEJERE OF THE ANCESTORS OF THE CRIMEAN KHANS:
THE PROBLEM OF INTERPRETATION

R.R. Abduzhemilev 1, 2
1 Crimean Engineering and Pedagogical University
Simferopol, Russian Federation

2 Crimean Research Center, Sh. Marjani Institute of History
of Tatarstan Academy of Sciences
Bakhchisaray, Russian Federation
refatimus@gmail.com

Abstract: Research objectives: To identify the genealogical line of the ruling dynasty of the Crimean Khanate – the Girays – tracing the family tree from Chinggis Khan to Haji Giray. The ancestors of Girays were the khans of the Golden Horde. The first Crimean khan, Haji Giray, is considered to be the direct descendant of Jochi’s son – Töqa-Temur. The main method for research is comparative analysis.
Research materials: The author analyzes the following sources: “Jami al-Tavarikh” (“Compendium of Chronicles”) by Rashid al-Din, “Mu’izz al-ansab” (“The Book in Praise of Genealogies”), “Tavarikh-i guzida-yi nusrat-name” (“Selected Stories from the Book of victories”), “Qara tavarikh” by Ötemish Haji, “Shajare-i Türk” (“The Genealogy of the Turks”) by Abu’l-Ghazi Bahadur, “Tarikh-i İslam Giray Khan” (“History of Islam Giray Khan”) by Mehmed Senai, “Jami ad-Duval” (“The Collection of the Dynasties”), “Es-sebu’s-seyyar” (“Seven Planets”) by Seyid Muhammed Riza, “Umdet al-akhbar” (“The Basis of News”) by Abdulgaffar Kyrymi, and the “Gulbün-i Khanan” (“Rose Bush of the Khans”) by Halim Giray Sultan. Important sources for genealogical studies are the chronicles of the Crimean Khanate called tarikhs or tavarikhs. They provide information for identifying important links in the genealogical chain.
Results and novelty of the research: Based on a comprehensive comparative analysis, the author established a relatively reliable genealogical line of the predecessors of Girays. Another significant aspect of the examined genealogies is the spelling of the khans’ names. Different variations create difficulties in identifying genealogical links. In summary, the author of the article concludes that there was often demonstrable confusion in the process of compiling the genealogical line of the Crimean khans.

Keywords: genealogies, Girays, khans, shejere, Golden Horde, Crimen Khanate, spelling

For citation: Abduzhemilev R.R. Shejere of the Ancestors of the Crimean Khans: The Problem of Interpretation. Zolotoordynskoe obozrenie=Golden Horde Review. 2019, vol. 7, no. 3, pp. 509–523. DOI: 10.22378/2313-6197.2019-7-3.509-523

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About the author: Refat R. Abduzhemilev – Cand. Sci (Philology), Senior Researcher of the Research Institute of the Crimean Tatar philology, history and culture of ethnic groups of the Crimea, Crimean Engineering and Pedagogical University (8, Uchebnyy per., Simferopol 295015, Russian Federation); Junior Researcher of the Crimean Scientific Center of the Marjani Institute of History of Tatarstan Academy of Sciences. E-mail: refatimus@gmail.com

Received   July 24, 2019   Accepted for publication  September 2, 2019
Published online September 29, 2019