A document concerning the relations of Petru Rareş with the Khanate of Crimea
Journal: Revista de istorie a Moldovei
Year: 2025

There is analyzed and entirely published a document representing the copy of a letter from Islam Giray, the Kalga-Sultan of the Crimean Khanate, addressed to the Grand Prince of Moscow, Ivan IV the Terrible. The act dates from March, 1537 and it mentions that the ruler of Moldavia supplied Islam Giray with artillery pieces (zarbuzan). This information demonstrates Petru Rareș's full involvement in the events related to struggle for power between Khan Sahib I Giray and Kalga Islam Giray. Supporti