Imam Shamil

Noble person

1797 – 1871

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Who was Imam Shamil?

Imam Shamil also spelled Shamyl, Schamil, Schamyl or Shameel was an Avar political and religious leader of the Muslim tribes of the Northern Caucasus. He was a leader of anti-Russian resistance in the Caucasian War and was the third Imam of the Caucasian Imamate.

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Born
1797
Gimry
Also known as
  • Imam Shamyl
  • Imam Schamil
  • Imam Schamyl
  • Imam Shameel
Parents
Spouses
Children
Religion
  • Islam
  • Sufism
Died
Mar 1, 1871
Medina
Resting place
Al-Baqi'

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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