Alibek-Khadzhi Aldamov The fourth imam of the North Caucasus Date of Birth: 01.01.1850 Country: Operator

1. Alibek-Hadji Aldamov, the Fourth Imam of the North Caucasus
2. The Uprising
3. Capture and Execution

Alibek-Hadji Aldamov, the Fourth Imam of the North Caucasus

Alibek-Hadji Aldamov was born into a prominent family in the Upper Ichkeria region of the North Caucasus. He hailed from the village of Simsir in the Zandenak society of the Vedeno district. Alibek was one of five brothers, all of whom played active roles in the uprising that he would lead. Several of his brothers had made pilgrimages to Mecca.

The Uprising

In 1877, with the outbreak of the Russo-Turkish War, Alibek-Hadji galvanized an anti-Russian rebellion under the banner of restoring the Imamate that had existed under Imam Shamil. On April 13, he gathered around 600 men in the forest near the village of Sayasan and declared their intention to sever ties with Russian authorities and proclaim independence.

The uprising spread rapidly through the mountainous regions of Chechnya, and Alibek-Hadji was recognized as the leader and Imam. Amidst harsh Russian reprisals and a belief that he would be granted freedom, Alibek-Hadji and his followers surrendered to the administrator in Vedeno.

Capture and Execution

The administrator ordered Alibek-Hadji to be shackled and sent under heavy guard to the Grozny prison. His twelve deputies, numerous other rebels, and individuals suspected of supporting the uprising were also imprisoned. A military court in Grozny convicted Alibek-Hadji and his companions and sentenced them to death by hanging.