Özet:

Although the foundation of the Crimean Khanate is mainly accepted to be the Crimean Peninsula, it actually covers the area known as the Kipchack steppes extending from the shores of the Sea of Azov to the banks of the Danube, from Lower Don region to the Dnepr River. The region embraced the Turkish peoples starting with the Huns, and eventually became the region of settlement for the Turkish dynasties such as Bulgar, Avar, Khazar, Kök Turk. It is well known today that the region had been the scene of contention between the Eastern Roman Empire and the Khazar Turks. The Pecthenegs (Kumans?) also occupied the Crimea along with the Kipchack Steppes for a while. As the region entered the area of sovereignty of the Kuman Kipchack, Crimea became home for the Kipchack and the Byzantine influence over the region diminished. Moreover, the Seljukid Turks showed deep interest in Crimea ever since their early years and launched campaigns into the region. Northern Black Sea entered the sovereignty of Tzenghiz Khanate as of 1240s. Crimea became ever valuable upon the coming of the Kuman Kipchack who later took over the Golden Horde Khanate

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