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3 unusual facts about Simko Shikak revolt


Simko Shikak revolt

Since the central government could not control his activities, he continued to expand the area under his control and by 1922, cities of Baneh and Sardasht were under his administration.

In the battle of Shekar Yazi, the commander of Iranian Army, General Amir Ershad was killed.

After the murder of Mar Shimun, the Hakkari Christians took revenge on the Muslim population of Salmas and most of the villages of Salmas County, while Simko and his men massacred Christians in Khoy.



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