Claim: Mehmed I Giray was the successor of Bakhadyr who started his reign in 1523.
Evidence: He was preceded by his father Meñli I Giray (r. 1478–1515) and followed by his son Ğazı I Giray (1523–1524). As his father's Kalga or designated successor and co-ruler, he participated in a number of raids northward. 1515–1523