THE SOCIO-POLITICAL SITUATION IN THE AZERBAIJANI LANDS NORTH OF THE ARAZ RIVER (1801–1828)

Authors : Elbrus Bağışov

Pages : 1-11

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Publication Date : 2026-02-08

Article Type : Review Paper

Abstract :This article examines the socio-political conditions in Northern Azerbaijan during the first quarter of the nineteenth century. The study focuses on the period marked by sustained military conflict and administrative transformation in the South Caucasus, during which Azerbaijani territories north of the Araz River were progressively incorporated into the Russian imperial system. The analysis demonstrates that ongoing warfare, changes in governance structures, and the reorganization of fiscal and administrative practices had a profound impact on local socio-economic conditions. Administrative measures implemented by imperial authorities prioritized revenue generation and territorial consolidation, contributing to increased economic pressure on local communities. At the same time, demographic changes resulting from military activity, population displacement, and shifts in settlement patterns further reshaped the social landscape. By examining these processes through contemporary documentary sources and historical literature, the article provides a structured assessment of the factors that shaped socio-political relations in Northern Azerbaijan during a period of significant transition.
Keywords : Kuzey Azerbaycan, Rus İmparatorluğu, Güney Kafkasya, nüfus, sosyo-politik koşullar

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