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Canghali of Kazan

1516 – 1535

Khan of Kazan

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About Canghali of Kazan

Lived 1516 – 1535 (aged 18–19).

Dzhan-Ali (Volga Türki and Persian: جان علی; , ; in Russian chronicles as Yanaley / Yenaley, Яналей, Еналей; 1516–1535) was ruler of the Khanate of Qasim in 1519–1532 and then Khanate of Kazan in 1532–1535. He was the son of Qasim khan Shaykh Allahyar (Şäyexäwliyär) (r. 1512-16) and younger brother of Qasim khan Shah-Ali (Şahğali) (r. 1515-19).

When Shah Ali moved to Kazan Jan Ali took the throne. The Qasim Khanate was a vassal state of Muscovy. Canghali as its ruler had close ties with Muscovy.

In 1532 Vasili III of Russia defeated Kazan, khan Safagäräy fled and the 16-year-old Canghali was brought in as a pro-Russian ruler of the bigger and generally independent Kazan Khanate. In 1533 Canghali married Söyembika, the daughter of Nogay nobleman. During his reign he was completely manipulated by Bulat Shirin (Bulat Şirin, /boo-LAHT shee-RREEN/) and queen Gawharshat (Gäwhärşat, /geh-w-ha-rr-SHAHT/), widow or sister of Moxammat Amin khan. During 1535 coup of Kazan nobility, he lost the throne and was exiled to Iske Qazan. Older sources (Howorth) say that he was killed.

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Important facts

Born
1516, Kasimov
Birth century
Died
1535, İske Qazan museum-preserve
Positions held
Khan of Kazan

Frequently asked questions

Who was Canghali of Kazan?

Khan of Kazan

When was Canghali of Kazan born?

Canghali of Kazan was born in 1516 in Kasimov.

When did Canghali of Kazan die?

Canghali of Kazan died in 1535 in İske Qazan museum-preserve.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Canghali of Kazan

· Wikidata: Q3776952

· DBpedia: Dzhan-Ali of Kazan

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