Özet:

The Caucasus has had a significant geopolitical and geostrategic position throughout history. These characteristics have been the cause of occupation within the framework of the expansion policy of Russia that began in the Tsar period, and in the 16th century Russia began to penetrate the region, and in the 18th century it followed a colonial policy with its attempts to occupy the region. A great spirit of struggle has formed in the region against these occupation and assimilation movements that the Russians entered in the Caucasus to protect their independence, culture and beliefs. This struggle was continued under the name "Gazavat" by Imam Sheikh Shamil, but was weakened due to military and political factors in 1859 with the surrender of Sheikh Shamil. 20 is. With the struggles that lasted until the first quarter of the century, the desired outcome was not achieved and the region was under the rule of Russia. But the struggle has not ended, it is understood by the movements in the northern Caucasus, which is now under the rule of Russia, starting by time and ground. In this article, the Caucasian Gazavati and Sheikh Shamil and this struggle were attempted to study the geography, history, ethnic and religious structure of the Caucasians.

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