Political and ideological prerequisites for the enthronement of the Kazakh sultan Uraz-Muhammad in the Kasimov Khanate

Research objectives: The Kazakh sultan Uraz-Muhammad, who happened to find himself in the territory of Moscow Tsardom 1588, was elevated throne declining Kasimov Khanate 1600. His arrival this Turkic enclave yurt, which had been ruled by Greater Horde dynasty (Sheikh-Avliyar, Shah-Ali, Sain-Bulat, Mustafa-Ali) for a considerable period since 1516, political innovation that remains not fully explained. At time, representatives other branches Chingisids, such as significant group Kuchumoviches (Shibanids), were likely no less prominent than khans tracing their lineage Ordaids or Tukay-Timurids (more recently, primarily former), existed Tsardom. general assessment expressed literature Uraz-Muhammad’s enthronement an action related “the further implementation eastern policy Tsardom,” according A.V. Belyakov’s words, lacks sufficient specificity. Therefore, authors article considered it necessary conduct more detailed analysis issue. materials: examined historiography issue appearance Tsardom, well situation at turn 16th and 17th centuries both state Khanate. Sources Kadyr Ali-bek’s “Jami al-tawarikh,” Siberian chronicles, folk legends traditions found G.F. Miller’s work “History Siberia” Tatar local history writings utilized. Results novelty research: conducted research allowed us conclude Moscow’s choice candidate like Uraz-Muhammad 1600 dictated politico-ideological considerations ruling elite These explained new challenges field emerged on eve centuries, great importance