The Kalmyk-Nogai Relations From the Mid-16th Century to the Mid-17th Century

This article is written about the Kalmyks, who have not been studied much by historians in our country. An attempt is made to look at the history of the Kalmyks through their relations with the Nogais from the mid-16th century to the mid-17th century. The relations between the two sides are explained using the archival documents and the Russian literature. The methodology of the article is based on the principles of historicism, complexity and objectivity. Basing the article on these principles allows a better understanding of how the relations between the two sides are shaped according to historical events and facts. As a result, based on the information we provide in the article, it is possible to make the following inferences: The Kalmyk-Nogai relations followed two different courses, before and after 1632. The main factor that determines the course of the relations between the two sides is the goals of the Kalmyks. The goal of the Kalmyks until 1632 was to find a safe place. In this direction, they migrated west from the Irtysh River and had to fight against the Nogais they encountered. On the other hand, the goal of the Kalmyks since 1632 has been to subdue the Nogais in the North Caucasus.