Battle of Kanzhal (1708 AD)

Battle of Kanzhal (Crimean Khanate & Nogais & Kuban Circassians (defected) & Ottoman Empire vs Kabardia (East Circassia)) took place in 1708 AD during History of the Crimean–Circassian Wars.

Battle facts

• Year: 1708 AD
• Date: 1708-09-18
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: History of the Crimean–Circassian Wars
• Side A: Crimean Khanate, Nogais, Kuban Circassians (defected), Ottoman Empire
• Side B: Kabardia (East Circassia)
• Commanders (A): Qaplan I Giray, Sahib Giray, Mansur Beg
• Commanders (B): Kurgoqo Atajuq, Jabagh Qazanoqo
• Casualties: approx. 30,000–40,000 * 11,000 100 mirzas killed ---- Majority destroyed 5,000 survived 10,000 horses seizedUnknown (5 according to Dimitrie Cantemir)
• Outcome: Circassian victory
• Coordinates: 43.462°, 43.035°

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