Talostan of Kabardia dating history

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Talostan Jankhot (Kabardian: Жанхъуэт Талъостэн), was a Circassian prince associated with early political struggles in Kabardia. He appears in both written and oral traditions, where he is linked to conflicts over leadership, shifting alliances, and the formation of early princely domains. Written sources describe him as having ties to the Great Horde and later involvement in internal Kabardian power disputes, while oral traditions portray him as a notable warrior figure connected to major campaigns and regional raids. His historicity and chronology remain uncertain, and accounts of his life vary across sources.