Feature Khans of Crimea The Crimean Khanate was the last surviving heir of Chinggis Khan’s dynasty. Respected, feared and reviled, it found itself caught between empires. Donald Rayfield | Published in History Today Volume 72 Issue 12 December 2022 Khan Mengli I Giray with his son, the future Khan Mehmed I Giray, at the reception of Sultan Bayezid II, Turkish miniature, c.1484 © Archive Collection/ Alamy Stock Photo. To continue reading this article you will need to purchase access to the online archive. Buy Online Access Buy Print & Archive Subscription If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems.