Mammad Hasan agha Javanshir

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Mammad Hasan agha Javanshir
Born1766
Shusha, Karabakh Khanate
Died19 November 1805 (1805-11-20) (aged 39)
Shusha, Karabakh Khanate, Russian Empire
AllegianceRussia Russian Empire
Service/branchCavalry
RankMajor general
Battles/warsRusso-Persian War (1804–1813)
RelationsJavanshir clan

Mammad Hasan agha Sarijali Javanshir (Azerbaijani: Məhəmmədhəsən ağa Sarıcalı-Cavanşir) was a military leader and major-general of the Russian army, son and heir of Ibrahimkhalil khan of Karabakh, father of major-general, public figure and poet Jafargulu agha Javanshir[1][2][3][4] also ancestor of famous Azerbaijani singer Khan Shushinski.[5] He was born in 1766, Shusha as first son of Ibrahim Khalil Khan and his principal wife Khanum agha (also known as Nana Khanim) from Jabrayilli clan.

Life[]

He led a 500 strong cavalry in pursuit of his cousin Muhammad bey (son of Mehrali bey) who seized rulership of Karabakh during chaos ensued Agha Muhammad Khan's death in 1797.

After break-out of Russo-Persian War, his relations soured with his father following Fatali Shah's favorite and his half-brother Abulfat agha Javanshir's arrival from Iran. Since he was born of a "temporary wife" but had a royal favor, Mammad Hasan felt threatened allied with his other 'legitimate' half-brothers Khanlar agha Javanshir and Mehdigulu agha commanded horse cavalry, he battled 5,000 men led by his half-brother Abulfat agha Javanshir in Dizak, in December 1804 and captured 1,000 people.[6]

He was given rank of major-general in Imperial Russian Army following his father's submit on 8 July 1805.[7] On June 9, 1805, he participated in a battle with the Persian army together with the Russian army, leading a detachment of the horse cavalry of Karabakh. He was also awarded a medal strewn with diamonds and with an engraving "For Loyalty."

He fell seriously ill in August 1805 and died on November 19, 1805.[7]

Family[]

He had at least two wives:[7]

  1. Khayrunnisa begüm — daughter of Shahverdi Khan of Ganja
    • Jafargulu agha Javanshir
    • Shukur agha (c. 1789 - before 1844) — Landed noble
      • Ismail agha (c. 1807 - ?)
    • Khanjan agha (c. 1793 - before 1844) — Landed noble
      • Mahmud agha (1818-?)
      • Aghakhan
      • Abbasqoli agha (1834-?)
      • Gullü begüm
      • Shirin begüm
      • Kichik begüm
    • Tubi begüm
  2. Mahisharaf khanum — daughter of Jafarqoli Khan Donboli
    • Boyuk Khan (c. 1804 - after 1844) — Landed noble

References[]

  1. ^ Исмаилов Э.Э. (2002). Ханы Карабахские и их потомки. Генеалогический вестник. Выпуск 12. pp. 40–45.
  2. ^ Анвар Чингизоглы. (2003). Родословная Мамедгасан-аги. Vol. 2.
  3. ^ Генералы Азербайджана. Баку: Национальная Академия Наук Азербайджана. Музей истории Азербайджана. 2005.
  4. ^ "Мирза Джамал Джаваншир Карабаги. История Карабаха". Archived from the original on 2007-01-27. Retrieved 2012-06-28.
  5. ^ a b "Khan Shushinski - Genealogy". xan.musigi-dunya.az. Retrieved 2020-08-26.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  6. ^ Акты Кавказской Археографической Комиссии. т. II, док. 1423, 1429
  7. ^ a b c Ismayilov, Eldar. "The Khans of Karabakh: The Elder Line by Generations". The Caucasus & Globalization.
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