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Muharram | |
|---|---|
 Muharram Habibzadeh in 1978 | |
| Native name | Muharram |
| Nickname(s) | Muharram Pasha |
| Born | 1884 Arasbaran,Qajar Iran |
| Died | 1975 (age 91) Chaypareh,Iran |
| Cause of death | Prostate |
| Allegiance |  Qajar Iran Russia Republic of Aras |
| Years of service | 1904-1919 |
| Rank | Brigadier general |
| Known for | Karadaghi general during Simko Shikak revolt (1918–1922) |
| Battles / wars | |
| Awards | Order of Saint Anna Order of Saint Stanislaus Cross of St. George (Russia) Neshan-e Aqdas |
| Spouse(s) | Suna Aliyeva |
| Children | Mehraban Habibzadeh Hossein Ali Habibzadeh Ali Habibzadeh Turan Habibzadeh Tamam Habibzadeh Shahla Habibzadeh Maman Habibzadeh Michael Habibzadeh |
Biography
[edit]Muharram Habibzadeh (1884–1975) was a Karadaghi brigadier general and tribal military leader active during the early 20th century in northwestern Iran. Born in Arasbaran, then part of Qajar Iran, he played a prominent role in the Persian campaign (World War I), the Simko Shikak revolt (1918–1922), and the regional conflicts of the Armenian–Azerbaijani war (1918–1920).
Early life and background
[edit]Muharram was born in 1884 in the mountainous Arasbaran region, a strategic and ethnically diverse area situated near the borders of the Russian Empire and the Ottoman Empire. Raised in a tribal Turkic-speaking family, he grew up among the warrior traditions of the Karadagh tribes. By the age of 20, he had already begun participating in local military and political affairs, gaining a reputation as a natural leader.
Military career
[edit]Muharram officially entered tribal military leadership around 1904. His early years in command were focused on defending his native region from increasing instability under the weakening Qajar state. With the outbreak of World War I, he became a key regional actor during the Persian campaign.
He fought in several pivotal engagements, including the Battle of Tabriz, the Battle of Seray Mountain, and clashes around Urmia. His efforts were recognized by Russian imperial authorities, who decorated him with the Order of Saint Anna, the Order of Saint Stanislaus, and the Cross of St. George (Russia) for his collaboration and battlefield valor.
Following the Russian withdrawal from Iran and the 1917 revolution, Muharram aligned himself with the Republic of Aras, a short-lived Azerbaijani political entity. During this time, he also engaged in the defense of Muslim communities in Sharur-Nakhichevan and Kars during the Armenian–Azerbaijani war (1918–1920).
From 1918 to 1922, he actively opposed Kurdish separatist forces during the Simko Shikak revolt, where he notably commanded forces during the Lakestan incident—a key moment in protecting the region from insurgent control.
Personal life
[edit]Muharram was married to Suna Aliyeva, reportedly of Azerbaijani-Russian descent. Together, they had eight children: Mehraban, Hossein Ali, Ali, Turan, Tamam, Shahla, Maman, and Michael Habibzadeh.
His later years were spent in Chaypareh, in West Azerbaijan Province, where he became a respected community elder. Though he retired from military life after 1919, he continued to play a role in local tribal leadership and was known for advocating for education and regional unity.
Death and legacy
[edit]Muharram Habibzadeh died in 1975 at the age of 91, reportedly from prostate-related illness. He was buried in Chaypareh, and his legacy remains preserved in family histories and oral traditions.
Although his role was not widely documented in national Iranian narratives, his name is respected among descendants of the Karadagh tribes and in the local history of West Azerbaijan. His life symbolizes a transitional era between empires, war, tribal autonomy, and modern state formation.
Honors and awards
[edit]- Order of Saint Anna
- Order of Saint Stanislaus
- Cross of St. George (Russia)
- Neshan-e Aqdas (Imperial Persian Order of the Most Sacred)
See also
[edit]References
[edit]References
[edit]References
[edit]Bibliography
[edit]- Sedghi, Naser (1992). Tribal Politics in Northwestern Iran (in Persian). Tabriz: Aras Publishing.
- Malekzadeh, Tohid (2015). Iran and the Caucasus During World War I (in Persian). Tehran.
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- Descendants of Muharram Habibzadeh (2020). "Oral history of the Habibzadeh family" (unpublished) (in Azerbaijani). Interviewed by Local researcher. Chaypareh.
- ^ Sedghi, Naser (1992). Tribal Politics in Northwestern Iran (in Persian). Tabriz: Aras Publishing.
- ^ Malekzadeh, Tohid (2015). Iran and the Caucasus During World War I (in Persian). Tehran.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link) - ^ Descendants of Muharram Habibzadeh (2020). "Oral history of the Habibzadeh family" (unpublished) (in Azerbaijani). Interviewed by Local researcher. Chaypareh.