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Battle Of Aqra Dagh (1920)
The Battle of Aqra Dagh, which took place on 27 October 1920, refers to the Assyrian people, Assyrian advance into the Akre, Aqra mountains toward the Great Zab, Zab river, during which a Kurds, Kurdish resistance attempt failed. The Iraq Levies, Assyrian force, numbering between 4,000 and 6,000 men, and led by Agha Petros and Malik Khoshaba, was marching through northern Iraq at the time. Background The Kurdish population, Kurdish rebellions had all previously been defeated in northern Iraq, but the Kurdish tribes, Surchi Kurds of Akre, Aqra began an uprising in 1919. In 27 October 1920, Assyrian people, Assyrian forces led by Agha Petros and Malik Khoshaba marched on the Kurds of Aqra in order to occupy the lands, but were met with resistance while crossing Aqra Dagh and the Great Zab, Zab river. The Assyrians had advanced into northern Iraq with the goal of Military occupation, occupying the region and suppressing rebellions, with the aim to establish a potential Independe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akre
Akre (, , ) is a city located in Kurdistan Region of Iraq. It is disputed by the Nineveh Governorate and the Duhok Governorate which both partially claim it. Akre is known for its celebrations of Newroz. History The city was built in the 7th century B.C. and is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. The Medes ruled the city from 612 to 550 BC in what is known as its golden age. Zoroastrian Prince Zand was the prince of the city. In year 115, the town came under Roman control commanded by Emperor Trajan and he set up a victory statue in the city. However, the locals quickly revolted and removed the statue. The city was the fief of the Kurdish Humaydi tribe since the 10th century, and as such, Yaqut al-Hamawi indicated that it was also known as ''‘Aqr al-Ḥumaydiya''. In 1133, the city was invaded by Imad al-Din Zengi of the Zengid dynasty who destroyed the defense wall of the city. The 14th-century Shihab al-Umari also noted the presence of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
