Bakhchysaray

palace of the Tatar khans in BakhchysarayPalace of the Tatar khans in Bakhchysaray, Ukraine.
Bakhchysaray, Ukraine
Bakhchysaray, Ukraine

Bakhchysaray, city, southern Crimea, Ukraine, on the Simferopol-Sevastopol railway. Before passing to Russia in 1783, it was the capital of the Crimean khanate. The city has many buildings of historical and architectural interest, including the palace of the Tatar khans built in 1519. Pop. (2001) 27,549; (2005 est.) 26,628.

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Article Title: Bakhchysaray
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Date Published: 18 January 2024
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Access Date: November 21, 2024