The Crimean-Circassian Wars of 1539–1547 refers to a series of military conflicts between the Crimean Khanate and the Kabardian Principality.

[1] In 1539, 1545, 1546 and 1547, the Crimean Khan Sahib I Giray attacked Circassia.

The Khan met with the leader of the Circassian tribe Zhaney, Kansavuk, who accepted to pay tribute.

Kansavuk's message with promises was rejected, and the Crimeans entered Circassia.

In a night battle, attacked by the Circassians, the Tatars win and left with slaves.