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4 unusual facts about Shaki


Darvish Mohammed Khan

Result of massive invasion was death of khan, devastation of castles Galarsan-Gorarsan and Kish.

Nuha

Shaki, Azerbaijan, a city in northwestern Azerbaijan also known as Nukha

Shaki, Azerbaijan

Under the name of Nukha, the city is the scene of much of the action in Brecht's play The Caucasian Chalk Circle.

Vardan I Dadiani

In 1186 or 1187 Vardan fought with distinction in the victorious campaign against the Ildenizid state in Arran, masterminded by Asat Grigolisdze, lord of Gishi, during which the Georgians raided Beylagan and the Araxes plain.


Panah Ali Khan

Strengthening of Panah Ali khan's power faced resistance from other khans (e.g. Khan of Ganca, Khan of Shaki) and from meliks of Nagorno-Karabakh.


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