Qasim II of Astrakhan

Qasim II khan (died 1532) was a ruler of Astrakhan Khanate in 1532. He was a son of Big Horde's khan Sayed Akhmad, and a grandson of Akhmat. He occupied Xacitarxan throne with the help of Nogays. He was a supporter of centralization policy. He is known to send a letter to Ottoman sultan Süleyman in 1531/1532. He was deposed and killed by Aq Kübek.

Qasim II of Astrakhan
Regnal titles
Preceded by
Ghabdelkarim of Astrakhan
Khan of Astrakan
15041532
Succeeded by
Aq Kübek


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