Shamakhy Khanate

Shamakhy khanate was a feudal state on the modern territory of Azerbaijan in the 18th century. Diarchy existed in Shamakhy khanate. Part of the khanate was governed by Mahammad Hasan khan, other parts was governed by Mahammad Said and Agasi brothers. Mahammad Said khan unified Shamakhy khanate in 1763 and Shamakhy city became the centre of khanate. In 1767, Guba and Shaki khanates attacked the Shamakhy and territory of the khanate was divided between them. In 1790, Shirvan khans restored their authorities.

Rulers

• Haji Mahammadali Khan 1747-1763
• Mahammadsaid Khan, Agasi Khan 1748-1768
• Mustafa Khan 1792-1820

See also

• Khanates of the Caucasus

External links

• Realities of Azerbaijan 1917-1920
• Shamakhi. Image by Emanu Garnheim shamakhi
• Azerbaijan – places not to miss
• Khanates of Azerbaijan