Mausoleum of Uali Khan

Mausoleum of Uali Khan

Ualikhan (1781-1821) - Khan of the Middle Zhuz. From a young age, he took part in campaigns against the Dzungars, leading the soldiers of the Argyn clans, on behalf of Khan Abylai, conducted diplomatic negotiations with ambassadors. Uali Khan's headquarters ran from the borders of the Esil river in the Kokshetau region to Shyngystau. Uali Khan's residence was located at lake Burabay. The second bid is in the East of Kokshetau, in the winter quarters of Syrymbet.

Uali Khan participated in Abylai Khan's campaigns in Dzungaria and Central Asia. In 1769, he headed the Kazakh Embassy sent to China. Uali Khan announced his election as Khan in 1781 among the sultans and biys of the Middle Zhuz of Petersburg and Beijing, asking the Russian and Chinese governments to recognize their election as Khan of the Middle Zhuz. In the same year, Russia and China recognized the Khan's powers of Uali Khan.

The mausoleum of Uali Khan is located 2.3 km South-East of the village of Kazakhstan, near the Karakalpak hill. The structure was erected in 2008, for the 270th anniversary of Khan Uali. The total area of the structure is 1920 sq. m. the Building is square in plan, built of red brick, its four corners are made of yellow brick, the main and four additional domes have crescents.

Дата публикации
30 июня 2020