Haci I, a member of the Giray Dynasty, established one polity that was based around this sea and had its capital at Bakhchysarai [bak-chi-sarai].
Haci I, a member of the Giray Dynasty, established one polity that was based around this sea and had its capital at Bakhchysarai [bak-chi-sarai]. Operation Bustard Hunt was part of one battle on the shores of this sea. In late medieval times, trade in this sea was dominated by the city of Caffa, which became a Genoese colony. Polities found on this sea include the Empire of Trebizond and one nation gained access to this sea by the Treaty of Kucuk-Kaynarca. One port on this sea has been besieged by such commanders as Gheorghe Avramescu, Erich von Mannstein, and Lord Raglan. This sea is connected to the Marmara by the Bosporus. For 10 points, name this sea whose major ports include Sebastopol.
Haci I, a member of the Giray Dynasty, established one polity that was based around this sea and had its capital at Bakhchysarai [bak-chi-sarai].
The Black Sea [anti-prompt on "Sea of Azov"]