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Sheki khanateKhanate was founded in 1747. Sheki khanate had borders with Ilisu sultanate in west, Shamakhy khanate in east, Garabagh and Ganja khanates in south, Dagestan and Guba khanates in north. Its founder was Haji Halabi Gurban oglu. Its area was divided into 8 mahals- Sheki, Arash, Agdash, Alpaut, Padar, Gurtgashen, Khasmas and Bum. Gabala and Arash sultanates were dependants of Sheki khanate. During Sheki khan Haji Chelebi there was an attempt to unite Azerbaijan. The khanate was annexed by Russia according to Kurakchay treaty of 1805, and in 1819 the khanate was abolished by tsar decree. 1747-1755 Haji Chelebi 1755-1759 Agakishi khan 1759- 1779 Huseyn khan 1781-1795 Mahammadhasan khan 1795-1806 Salim khan 1806-1814 Jafargulu khan Khoylu
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