Battles Against Jungars
Prepared by Smagulov Alim
Biography
Khan of the Little Zhuz Muhammad Abulkhair Ghazi Bahadur Khan, was born in 1693. He grew up in an environment where Kazakh Khanate were attacked by the Jungaria and Kalmyks. XVIII century In the history of the Kazakh nation was particularly tragic, the constant attacks from the Jungar invaders did not allow people to develop steadily. Abulkhair showed special courage and intelligence to protect the cities of Tashkent, Turkestan and Sairam, which belonged to his ancestors. Abul Khair from a young age was famous personal courage, was a talented and intelligent politician. In 1726. At the Congress of the three Kazakhs zhuzes sultans, Biis and Batyrs unanimously chose Abulkhair Khan as an army commander of the Kazakh Khanate.
As commander, Abul Khair made outstanding work in the army as a volunteer, strengthen its security, encourage patriotism and high morale in the military. The results of the measures taken by Khan, can be seen as early as 1728, when Abul Khair won his first victory over Jungars. Army of Abulkhair dispelled the myth of the invincibility of Jungars, the people have confidence in achieving a complete victory over the enemy.
By the beginning of XVIII century, the zone of influence Junggar Khanate substantially expanded and included an Altai, East Turkestan, middle and upper reaches of Irtysh and the average period of Tobol and Ishim. During the reign of Galdan Tseren (1697-1728) Jungaria reached the peak of its military and political power. Military operations Oirat were against Manchu China, Kazakh nomads and Central Asian possessions.
Abulkhair actively participated in military campaigns and raids Kazakh khans and sultans. At the age of 17, he became one of the military leaders of the Kazakh military general administered by the Batyr Bogembay. Sultan Abul Khair participated in the defense Tashkent and Turkestan and a Sairam and that owned by his ancestors.