Battle of Zhyryshty

Battle of Zhyryshty
Part of Crimean–Circassian Wars
DateOctober 1731
Location
Zhyryshty Crossing
Result

Circassian victory

  • The battle ended large-scale Crimean incursions into Kabarda
Belligerents
Kabardia (East Circassia) Crimean Khanate
Commanders and leaders
Misost Islam-Bek Aslan-Giray
Strength
~12,000 ~7,000
Casualties and losses
Unknown Heavy losses

The Battle of Zhyryshty Crossing was fought in October 1731 between the forces of Grand Kabarda and the Crimean Khanate. It was part of the larger Crimean-Circassian Wars, where the Crimean Khanate attempted to subjugate the independent Kabardian principalities. The battle resulted in a decisive Kabardian victory, forcing the Crimean forces to retreat across the Terek River.