DEDE KORKUT

DEDE KORKUT (Book of My Grandfather Korkut) - is an outstanding monument of Turkic written language, a heroic epic of the medieval Ogouz tribes, related ethnically and linguistically to the three modern Turkic nations - Azerbaijanian, Turkmen and Turkish. The epic is dated 10th-11th centuries, but some parts of it were composed as early us the 9th century. The epic was put in literary shape in the 15th century. There is a short preface and twelve songs written by Korkut, a legendary sage and seer. The epos extolls the courage and fortitude of the Ogouz heroes and tlieir great exploits.

BABEK KHURRAMI

Babek Khurrami (around 795, according to some other sources 798-14.3.838)-leader of National Movement for Freedom in Azerbaijan; prominent General and political figure of Azerbaijan. Born at Bilalabad village near Ardabil (South Azerbaijan). According to some authors, his name was Hasan. He joined Khurramis after Javidan's death. Babek led Azeri people's war for freedom against Arab aggressors and Caliphate. Well known Arab Generals were defeated by Babek in war. 6 famous Generals of Arab army were killed by Babe's troops. In 830, Babek's troops had seized Hamadan and the inter city of Caliphate was exposed to dangers.

KOROGLU

Koroglu - nationall hero (approx . II part 16th century) One of the leaders of the movement of "Jalaliler". Movement of peasants spread over Turkish cihes, Azerbaijan and other territories at the middle of 16th century - 17th century. Koroglu was leading one of the Jalali groups in Azerbaijan. As to legend, the real name of Koroglu was Rovshan . There is not so much information in witten sources about Koroglu and his supporters followers in arms. According to some researches, Koroglu was in Khorasan, others Anadollu, as to most researches, Koroglu was active in Ayerbaijan .

SHAH-ISMAIL HATAI

SHAH-ISMAIL HATAI (1485-1524) was the founder of the shah dynasty of the Sefevides (1502-17S6). Writing under the pen-name of Hatai, he produced a large volume of lyric poetry in Azerbaijani, and also a number of didactic and philosophical works, among them the poems Ten Letters and The Book of Morals. In the reign of Shah-Ismail Hatai, Azerbaijani, was promoted to state language on a par with Persian. Hatai's poetry is graceful and polished and his language closely approaches to folk idiom.                                                                                                                                                                                        

MAMMEDAMIN RASULZADE

Mammedamin Rasulzade, a leader and the first chairman of "Musavat" party, was born in Baku on January 31, 1884 in a priest family. His father's name was Hazi Molla Alekber Rasulzade and his mother's name was Zinyet Zal Gizi. Mammedamin Rasulzade, after having been educated by his family, entered technical school. M.A. Rasulzade established an organisation, named "Muslim Youth"in 1902. His first article was published in the newspaper "Eastern Rus" in 1903. Later, his articles were published in "Hayat", "Irshad", "Tarakki" (progress), and other newspapers...

SHEYKH MAHAMMAD KHIYABANI

Sheykh Mahammad Khiyabani, the scientist, playing a great part in the Iran Revolution History, the thinker and politician was bom in 1879 in the Khamna settlement, situated near the Tabriz City. After termination of the school that is situated in Khamna, went to his father Haji Abdulhamid's place who was engaged with the trade in Makhachgala, in a few term he began to learn the religious sciences. Khiyabani studied at Angaji's place, the famous religious representative of Tabriz, was one of his remarkable students and advanced up to the Mujtahid rank1.

SEYID JAFAR PISHAVARI

S.J.Pishavari was the leader of 21 Azer Movement, the person who was established the Azerbaijan Democratic Party, at the same time the leader of national democratic movement. He was one of the famous persons of national movement; he spent all of his life for the purpose of happiness of his nation. All times Pishavari propagandize the people's freedom ideas, in capacity of a journalist he created lots of precious works. S.J.Pishavari was bom in the poor family of Seyva village of Khalkhal region in 1892 and his initial education was spent in this village.

SATTAR KHAN SARDARI MILLI

Born at Janali village of Garadag province in 1868 in a merchant family. Sattar khan had became a great general of the Mashruts movement which took place in 1905-11. Sattar Khan, who was heading the rebels from Ayirsiz district of Tabriz city in 1907, had become favorite general of all his fighters because of his heroism and courage . After Boart Assembly shooting incident, 40 thousand armed forces of Shah attacked Tabriz city, the cradle of revolution. High Military Council was established under the leadership of Sattar khan in June 1908.