Khadjibey
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Not to be confused with Hadji Bey.
Khadjibey (Turkish: Hacıbey) was a fortress and a haven by Gulf of Odessa, in place of the modern city of Odessa, Ukraine. Other nown spellings include Khadzhibey, Khadjibei, Hajibey, Khacdjibei, Hacıbey, Hocabey, Gadzhibei, Chadžibėjus, Hacıbey, Codjabey.
The settlement existed at least since 14th century, abandoned in 15th or 16th century, and restored by the Ottoman Empire as a fortress in 18th century,[1] included in Silistra Eyalet. Named after Hacı I Giray.[citation needed]
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- ^ Надлер В. К., Одесса в первые эпохи ее существования. — Odessa, Optimum, 2007, ISBN 966-344-152-6.