Qasim II of Astrakhan

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Qasim II khan (?-1532), was a ruler of Astrakhan Khanate in 1532. He was a son of Big Horde's khan Sayed Akhmad, and a grandson of Akhmat. He occupied Xacitarxan throne with the help of Nogays. He was a supporter of centralization policy. He is known to send a letter to Ottoman sultan Süleyman in 1531/1532. He was deposed and killed by Aq Kübek.

Preceded by
Ghabdelkarim
Khan of Astrakhan
1504–1532
Succeeded by
Aq Kübek