The reign of Selim III Geray brought about major changes in the life of the Crimean Khanate.
Reigning for the first time, Selim III convinced the Ottoman Sultan of the need to conclude peace with Austria for a joint confrontation between Russia, but was soon deprived of the khan's rank.
By his repeated return to the throne, the Ottoman Empire had already entered the war with Russia and was unable to protect its possessions in the Northern Black Sea region.
Local Nogais, seeing the military superiority of the Russians, came out of obedience to the khan and Turkey, having sided with Russia.
Selim III Gerai was remembered as a brave man, at the same time reproaching him for inaction and indecision.