| Battle of Zhyryshty |
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| Part of Crimean–Circassian Wars |
| Date | October 1731 |
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| Location | Zhyryshty Crossing |
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| Result |
Circassian victory
- The battle ended large-scale Crimean incursions into Kabarda
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| Belligerents |
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Kabardia (East Circassia) |
Crimean Khanate |
| Commanders and leaders |
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Misost Islam-Bek |
Aslan-Giray |
| Strength |
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~12,000 |
~7,000 |
| Casualties and losses |
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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.