Bulgarian court reps visits Shaki
A delegation led by President of Bulgarian Supreme Court of
Cassation, Lasar Gruev, visited Shaki district of Azerbaijan on
Wednesday, state news agency AzerTac reported.
The delegation visited the Palace of Shaki Khans, which was a
summer residence of Shaki Khans.
The khanate was founded in 1743 as a result of revolt led by Haji
Chalabi Khan against the Persian Empire. It was considered one of
the strongest feudal states in the Caucasus. Along with its pool
and plane trees, the summer residence is the only remaining
structure from the larger palatial complex inside the Sheki
Khans`Fortress, which once included a winter palace, residences for
the Khan`s family and servants` quarters. It was built by Haji
Chalaby`s grandson Huseyn Khan Mushtag in 1761-1762s. The Palace
was included into the UNESCO list.
The Bulgarian officials also familiarized themselves with
Yukharibash architectural reserve, Yukhari Karvansaray hotel, Kish
Alban Temple and other must-see-places of the district.
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