List of Crimean khans
[Image:Devlet II Giray.jpg|right|thumb|150px|Sahib II Giray]
The Crimean Khanate was a state which existed in present-day southern Ukraine from 1441 until 1783.
The position of Khan in Crimea was an elective monarchy and was picked by beys from four of the most noble families at kurultai where the decision about a candidate was adopted. The newly elected Khan was raised on a white felt sheet and over him were read Islamic prayers, after that the Khan was triumphantly enthroned.