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Events on Wednesday 10 March 1779 1
1779Convention of AynalıkavakOttomans and Russia settle the status of CrimeaThe Ottoman Empire and Russia signed a convention at Aynalıkavak Palace in Constantinople, confirming the terms of the Treaty of Küçük Kaynarca. The Ottomans recognised the Russian-backed Şahin Giray as Khan of Crimea. The agreement prepared the ground for Russia's annexation of Crimea in 1783.