Jabagh Qazanoqo

Hajji Jabagh Qazanoqo (Kabardian: Къэзэнокъуэ Жэбагъы, romanized: Qəzənoqwe Jəbağı; Adyghe: Къэзэнэкъо Джэбэгъ, romanized: Qəzenəqo Djəbəğ; Russian: Жабаги Казаноков, romanized: Jabagi Kazanokov; sometimes called as Jabagh al-Sharkassy) was a Kabardian Circassian philosopher, Islamic scholar, poet, military strategist, politician and diplomat who supported the idea of a united and fully independent Northern Caucasus, laying the ideological foundation for the MRNC.[1]

The native form of this personal name is Qazanoqo Jabagh. This article uses Western name order when mentioning individuals.
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Jabagh Qazanoqo
Къэзэнокъуэ Жэбагъы (Qəzənoqwe Jəbağı)
Advisor of the Kabardian Supreme Prince
In office
1737–1746
Chief Qadi of Kabardia
In office
1737–1750
Personal
Born1685
Zeiqo, Kabardia
Died1750
Zeiqo, Kabardia
Resting placeNalchik
ReligionIslam
NationalityCircassian
Citizenship Princedom of Kabardia
SchoolHanafi
OccupationPhilosopher, Islamic scholar, poet, military strategist, politician and diplomat
Military service
Allegiance Princedom of Kabardia
Battles/warsBattle of Kanzhal
Muslim leader
Period in office17th and 18th century
Influenced by
Influenced

Biography
Qazanoqo's grave brought from Zeiqo (Zayukovo) to Nalchik

Early days

Born in the village of Zeiqo (modern-day Zayukovo) in Kabardia, he dedicated himself to his education. He was a pious Muslim, and completed the hajj, becoming a hajji.

Political career

Due to his rising fame, he was appointed as the personal advisor of the Kabardian Supreme Prince Aslanbek I. He was trusted by the Supreme Prince for his wisdom. Qazanoqo is credited with reforming the Kabardian justice system based on the Quran and Adyghe Xabze.[2] He was opposed the idea of Circassians living under another country and supported full independence. He believed that the Crimean Tatars wished to annex Circassia, so he suggested Russia as a possible ally. In 1722 he joined diplomatic meetings with Russia.[3] In 1731, he managed to secure a defence agreement with Russia against Tatar raids. However, this alliance came to an end 15 years after his death when Russia attacked Kabardia, starting the Russo-Circassian War.

Military career

He played a big role in the Battle of Kanzhal, where the Kabardian Circassians won with his strategy.[4]

Death

Qazanoqo died in 1750 at his home village due to unknown causes.[5]

References
  1. "Казаноко Джабаги - Большая Советская энциклопедия - Словари и Энциклопедии". www.endic.ru. Archived from the original on 4 October 2020. Retrieved 8 May 2017.
  2. Налоев З.М. (2009). Этюды по истории культуры адыгов. Нальчик.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  3. Туган Хабасович Кумыков (1967-01-01). История Кабардино-Балкарской АССР с древнейших времен до наших дней. Наука.
  4. Cw (15 October 2009). "Circassian World News: Documentary: Kanzhal Battle"". Circassian World News.
  5. "В селении Заюково установлены памятники на месте захоронения Жабаги Казаноко". Archived from the original on 20 July 2017. Retrieved 8 May 2017.


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