Yamghurchi of Astrakhan

Yamghurchi Khan^[a] (died 1555) was a ruler of the Astrakhan Khanate since the 1540s. He occupied the throne with the help of the Nogay nobility. In the battle of Xacitarxan in 1554 the Russians defeated him. They occupied the area from 1556.^[1] He escaped to lands behind the Terek river. In 1555 he was killed in dissension with Nogais. For uncertainties and additional information see the second part of List of Astrakhan khans.

Preceded by Aq Kubek

Khan of Astrakhan 1544–1554

Succeeded by Darwish Ghali

Yamghurchi
Khan of the Tatar Astrakhan Khanate
Reign	1544–1554
Predecessor	Aq Kubek of Astrakhan
Successor	Dervish Ali Astrakhani
Born	unknown
Died	1555
Religion	Islam