Sardarabad district — It is one of the 15 districts of the Iravan Khanate, which was established in the middle of the 18th century. It was located in Western Azerbaijan (present-day Armenia).
Following the Russian occupation of Iravan in 1827, the khanate administration system was dissolved, resulting in the abolition of Sardarabad district. This district encompassed numerous villages, including Shafiabad, Yukhari Garkhin, Ashagi Garkhin, Turkmenli, Uzunoba, Chubukhchu, Iydali, Janfida, Guzuguden, Gurdugulu, Karim arkh, Sardarabad, Molla Bayazit, Kechili, Evcilar, Khatunarkh, and Aghcaarkh. The name “Sardarabad” later influenced the naming of the Sardarabad region, which was established following the advent of the Soviet government in the present-day territory of Armenia.
The territory of Sardarabad district covered the territory of the present Oktemberyan district.
Historical facts
In 1830, Armenian D.O. Behbudov began to govern the province. Subsequently, on June 23, 1833, the tsarist government issued a decree dividing the territories of Iravan, which they referred to as the “Armenian province,” into four districts:
- Iravan district. It included Derachichek and Qirkhbulag regions.
- Sharur district. It included Sharur, Vedibasar, Garnibasar, and Zangibasar regions.
- Surmali district. It included Surmali, Darakend-Parsenich regions.
- Sardarabad district. It included Saatli, Talin, Seyidli-Aghsakhli, Abaran, Karpi, Sardarabad regions.
On June 9, 1849, Iravan Governate was established and the governate was divided into 5 uezds: 1) Iravan Uezd; 2) Alexandrapol Uezd; 3) Novobayzet Uezd; 4) Nakhchivan Uezd; 5) Ordubad Uezd.
Zangibasar, Surmali, Sharur, and Sardarabad districts were considered to be part of the Iravan governorate, while Nakhchivan and Daralayaz districts were considered to belong to the Nakhchivan Uezd.
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