The Influence of the State Yettishara in Central Asia and the Russian Empire

Abstract

The article focuses on the influence of the state Yettishar in the 60-70s of the XIX century on Kazakhs and Kyrgyz peoplewho were in the possession of the Russian Empire. For the purpose of disclosing this problem, the materials of the Central State Archive of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Central State Archives of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Central State Archive of the Kyrgyz Republic were used. The formation of the state of Yettishar had a significant impact on Kazakhs and Kyrgyz of the Russian Empire. Representatives of Kazakh and Kyrgyz nation, who opposed the Russian colonization in Central Asia, went to the state of Yettishar for support. However, they failed to achieve their goals in connection with internal strife and actions of the Qing Empire aimed at restoration of power of in Kashgariya. Yakub-bek appointed noble Kazakhs and Kyrgyz, who moved to the state of Yettishar, to major positions. Later, due to the collapse of the state of Yettishar, many of them returned to their homeland.