Nukhinsky Uyezd
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Nukhinsky Uyezd sometimes called Shakinsky Uyezd, was one of the uyezd
s (administrative units) of Elisabethpol Governorate
of the Russian Empire
and then of Azerbaijan Democratic Republic
with its center in Nukha from 1868 until its formal abolition in 1921 by Soviet authorities.
, Nukhinsky, Shushinsky
, Zangezursky
, Kazakhsky, Areshsky
, Dzhebrailsky
, and Dzhevanshirsky Uyezds. Nukha uyezd was located in the far northeastern part of Elisabethpol Governorate, bordering Dagestan Oblast on the north, Baku Governorate
on the east, Georgian Governorate on the west and Areshsky Uyezd
on the south. The uyezd center was the city of Nukha. The northern part of the uyezd was mountainous and lied along the Greater Caucasus
mountain range, where the altitude reaches as high as 14-15 thousand ft. Among the notable peaks are Mount Bazardüzü (14,722 ft) and Tkhfan Dag (13,764 ft) enriched with many rivers. The lower part of the region has the best conditions for gardening, harvesting rice and sericulture. Main rivers are Shin-chay, Kish-chay, Ajighan-chay, Turyanchay
, Goychay
which were used for irrigation purposes.
in South Caucasus and institution of administrative reforms, the territories of Shaki Khanate
were incorporated into Shamakhi Governorate of the empire, later renamed to Baku Governorate
. Upon establishment of Elisabethpol Governorate in 1868, Nukha Uyezd was transferred from Baku to Elisabethpol Governorate. In 1874, the southern section of Nukha Uyezd was separated to form the new Aresh Uyezd within the same governorate. On August 30, 1918 Elisabethpol Governorate was renamed to Ganja Governorate, as per administrative division of Azerbaijan Democratic Republic
.
, 18,899 were Armenians
, 8,506 - Kyuris, 7,030 - Udis
, 1,752 - Tats, 230 - Russians, and other minorities. The population was engaged primarily in agricultural farming, gardening, sericulture, tobacco growing. At the end of the 19th century, Nukha Uyezd was making up about 95% of tobacco production of Elisabethpol Governorate.
Uyezd
Uyezd or uezd was an administrative subdivision of Rus', Muscovy, Russian Empire, and the early Russian SFSR which was in use from the 13th century. Uyezds for most of the history in Russia were a secondary-level of administrative division...
s (administrative units) of Elisabethpol Governorate
Elisabethpol Governorate
Elisabethpol Governorate or Elizavetpol Governorate was one of the guberniyas of the Russian Empire, with its centre in Elisabethpol . Its area was 44,136 sq. kilometres, and it had 878,415 inhabitants by 1897....
of the Russian Empire
Russian Empire
The Russian Empire was a state that existed from 1721 until the Russian Revolution of 1917. It was the successor to the Tsardom of Russia and the predecessor of the Soviet Union...
and then of Azerbaijan Democratic Republic
Azerbaijan Democratic Republic
The Azerbaijan Democratic Republic was the first successful attempt to establish a democratic and secular republic in the Muslim world . The ADR was founded on May 28, 1918 after the collapse of the Russian Empire that began with the Russian Revolution of 1917 by Azerbaijani National Council in...
with its center in Nukha from 1868 until its formal abolition in 1921 by Soviet authorities.
Geography
Elisabethpol Governorate consisted of YelizavetpolskyYelizavetpolsky Uyezd
Elisabethpol Uyezd , also transliterated as Yelizabethpolsky Uyezd, and known as Ganja Uyezd was one of the uyezds of Elisabethpol Governorate of the Russian Empire and then of Azerbaijan Democratic Republic with its center in Elisabethpol from 1840 until its formal abolition in 1929 by Soviet...
, Nukhinsky, Shushinsky
Shushinsky Uyezd
Shushinsky Uyezd , was one of the uyezds of Elisabethpol Governorate of the Russian Empire, and then of Ganja Governorate of Azerbaijan Democratic Republic with its center in Shusha in 1840–1921.-Geography:...
, Zangezursky
Zangezursky Uyezd
Zangezursky Uyezd was one of the uyezds of Elisabethpol Governorate of the Russian Empire with its center in Gorysy from 1868 until its formal abolition in 1921 by Soviet authorities.-Geography:...
, Kazakhsky, Areshsky
Areshsky Uyezd
Areshsky Uyezd was one of the uyezds of Elisabethpol Governorate of the Russian Empire and then of Azerbaijan Democratic Republic with its center in Agdash from 1874 until its formal abolition in 1929 by Soviet authorities....
, Dzhebrailsky
Dzhebrailsky Uyezd
Dzhebrailsky Uyezd was one of the uyezds of Elisabethpol Governorate of the Russian Empire with its center in Jabrayil from 1868 until its formal abolition in 1921 by the Soviet authorities.-Geography:...
, and Dzhevanshirsky Uyezds. Nukha uyezd was located in the far northeastern part of Elisabethpol Governorate, bordering Dagestan Oblast on the north, Baku Governorate
Baku Governorate
Baku Governorate was one of the guberniyas of the Russian Empire, with its centre in Baku. Area : 34,4000 sq. verstas, population : 789,659. The only foreign border of the governorate was Persia, in the south...
on the east, Georgian Governorate on the west and Areshsky Uyezd
Areshsky Uyezd
Areshsky Uyezd was one of the uyezds of Elisabethpol Governorate of the Russian Empire and then of Azerbaijan Democratic Republic with its center in Agdash from 1874 until its formal abolition in 1929 by Soviet authorities....
on the south. The uyezd center was the city of Nukha. The northern part of the uyezd was mountainous and lied along the Greater Caucasus
Greater Caucasus
Greater Caucasus , sometimes translated as "Caucasus Major", "Big Caucasus" or "Large Caucasus") is the major mountain range of the Caucasus Mountains....
mountain range, where the altitude reaches as high as 14-15 thousand ft. Among the notable peaks are Mount Bazardüzü (14,722 ft) and Tkhfan Dag (13,764 ft) enriched with many rivers. The lower part of the region has the best conditions for gardening, harvesting rice and sericulture. Main rivers are Shin-chay, Kish-chay, Ajighan-chay, Turyanchay
Turyan
Turyan , also called Turyanchay is a river of Azerbaijan. It flows through Qabala and Goychay raions.-Overview:Turyanchay starts off at Ragdan Peak which is located on the boundary of Qabala and Oguz raions, in Saral range at 3,680 meters above sea level...
, Goychay
Goychay
Goychay is a rayon of Azerbaijan located in the central part of the county. The region is famous for its pomegranate growing industry.-Geography:...
which were used for irrigation purposes.
History
After establishment of Russian rule over Azerbaijani khanatesKhanates of the Caucasus
Khanates of the Caucasus were Persian ruled principalities on the territory of modern day Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia and Dagestan from the Safavid dynasty era to 1806. These principalities arose during the domination of Iran. During the period of Iranian domination, head of principality was a Khan...
in South Caucasus and institution of administrative reforms, the territories of Shaki Khanate
Shaki Khanate
Shaki khanate was an Azerbaijani khanate on the territory of modern Azerbaijan between 1743 and 1819 with its capital in the town of Shaki.-History:...
were incorporated into Shamakhi Governorate of the empire, later renamed to Baku Governorate
Baku Governorate
Baku Governorate was one of the guberniyas of the Russian Empire, with its centre in Baku. Area : 34,4000 sq. verstas, population : 789,659. The only foreign border of the governorate was Persia, in the south...
. Upon establishment of Elisabethpol Governorate in 1868, Nukha Uyezd was transferred from Baku to Elisabethpol Governorate. In 1874, the southern section of Nukha Uyezd was separated to form the new Aresh Uyezd within the same governorate. On August 30, 1918 Elisabethpol Governorate was renamed to Ganja Governorate, as per administrative division of Azerbaijan Democratic Republic
Azerbaijan Democratic Republic
The Azerbaijan Democratic Republic was the first successful attempt to establish a democratic and secular republic in the Muslim world . The ADR was founded on May 28, 1918 after the collapse of the Russian Empire that began with the Russian Revolution of 1917 by Azerbaijani National Council in...
.
Population
According to census held in 1897, the population of uyezd was 120,555, of which 83,578 were Azerbaijani TurksAzerbaijani people
The Azerbaijanis are a Turkic-speaking people living mainly in northwestern Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan, as well as in the neighbourhood states, Georgia, Russia and formerly Armenia. Commonly referred to as Azeris or Azerbaijani Turks , they also live in a wider area from the Caucasus to...
, 18,899 were Armenians
Armenians
Armenian people or Armenians are a nation and ethnic group native to the Armenian Highland.The largest concentration is in Armenia having a nearly-homogeneous population with 97.9% or 3,145,354 being ethnic Armenian....
, 8,506 - Kyuris, 7,030 - Udis
Udi people
The Udis are one of the most ancient native peoples of the Caucasus.Currently they live in Azerbaijan, Russia, Georgia, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Ukraine and many other countries. The total number is about 10,000 people. They speak the Udi language. Among them are distributed also Azeri, Russian,...
, 1,752 - Tats, 230 - Russians, and other minorities. The population was engaged primarily in agricultural farming, gardening, sericulture, tobacco growing. At the end of the 19th century, Nukha Uyezd was making up about 95% of tobacco production of Elisabethpol Governorate.