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IBRAHIM KHAN'S INVASION OF NAKHICHEVAN

At that time hostility and dissension arose between [Ibrahim] andKialba'li khans. The latter was the governor of Nakhichevan. Ibrahim Khan summonedthe Lesghins of Daghestan to help him. Omar Khan came to his aid. With the cavalry and cherik of Karabagh they invaded that region to punish Kialba'li Khan. They stopped at thevillage Karababa, blocked it up and let their army rob and pillage.

Before that Kialba'li Khan had asked the governor of Erevan forassistance, and the latter sent a cavalry comprised of Kurdish and other tribesmen.

The rivals met at Karababa. Kialba'li, after some fight feigned anescape. On seeing this, Omar Khan started to pursue them though Ibrahim Khan forbade himto do that. At that time, Zilan Kurds and Qarapapakhs, renowned for their courage, stoppedtheir horses and turned their swords to attack the Lesghins. Lesghins escaped with noresistance. Ibrahim Khan, who had left the cherik in Karababa, was obliged to senda messenger to meliks and yuzbashis and ordered them to return. He started peacefulnegotiations and established friendly relations with Kialba'li Khan. Then he took hisarmy and cherik and made for Karabagh.