History of Crimean Tatar poetry of the 15th-18th centuries in historical prose of the Crimean Khanate period

among the most significant monuments of historical prose by Crimean Tatar authors from the period of the Crimean Khanate are “The History of Khan Sahib Geray” by Kaysuni-zade Nidai (16th century), “The History of Khan Islam Geray” by Mehmed Senai (17th century), “Support of News” by Abdulgaffar K?r?mi, and “Seven Planets in the Accounts of the Tatar Rulers” by Seyyid Muhammad Riza (18th century). These works represent key examples of Crimean Tatar prose of the era and are of great scholarly value for the study of the historical and cultural context of the region. They provide detailed insights into the lives of the khans, the daily life of the Crimean Tatars, geopolitical relations with neighboring states, and the role of literature during the Crimean Khanate. Moreover, they include fragments of personal correspondence of the ruling elite, as well as descriptions of battles in which either the authors themselves or the figures to whom their works are dedicated participated. In addition to their historical significance, these texts are important sources for the study of medieval Crimean Tatar poetry. They offer highly valuable, often unique information about a number of Crimean poets from the 15th to the 18th centuries, along with an anthology of examples of their poetic works.

historical prose, Crimean Tatar poetry, Kaysuni-zade Nidai (16th century), Mehmed Senai (17th century), Abdulgaffar K?r?mi, Seyyid Muhammad Riza (18th century)