Qaplan II Giray

Qaplan II Giray[n 1] (1739–1771) was a Crimean khan of the late 18th century.

[1] Qaplan ruled from 1769 to 1770, a very brief reign.

During his time as khan of the Crimean Khanate, he negotiated with the Russian Empire for Crimean independence.

Qaplan fought against Russia in the Russo-Turkish War for his entire reign, and died in 1771.

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