Mammad Hasan agha Javanshir

Mammad Hasan agha Sarijali Javanshir (Azerbaijani: Məhəmmədhəsən ağa Sarıcalı-Cavanşir) was a Russian military leader, major-general, 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.

Mammad Hasan agha Javanshir
Born1766
Shusha, Karabakh Khanate
Died19 November 1805 (1805-11-20) (aged 39)
Shusha, Karabakh Khanate, Russian Empire
Allegiance Russian Empire
Service/branchCavalry
RankMajor general
Battles/warsRusso-Persian War (1804–1813)
RelationsJavanshir 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. 2.
  3. Генералы Азербайджана. Баку: Национальная Академия Наук Азербайджана. Музей истории Азербайджана. 2005.
  4. Мирза Джамал Джаваншир Карабаги. История Карабаха
  5. "Khan Shushinski - Genealogy". xan.musigi-dunya.az. Retrieved 2020-08-26.
  6. Акты Кавказской Археографической Комиссии. т. II, док. 1423, 1429
  7. Ismayilov, Eldar. "The Khans of Karabakh: The Elder Line by Generations". The Caucasus & Globalization.
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