The Crimean Khanate was a state which existed in present-day southern Ukraine from 1441 until 1783.

The position of Khan in Crimea was electoral and was picked by beys from four of the most noble families (also known as Qarachi beys: Argyns, Kipchaks, Shirins, and Baryns) at kurultai where the decision about a candidate was adopted.

[2] The newly elected Khan was raised on a white felt sheet and over him were read Islamic prayers, after that the Khan was triumphantly enthroned.

[2] The following is the chronological table of reigns of Khans of the Crimean Khanate from the Giray dynasty: