ZHANGIR KHAN

ZHANGIR KHAN 

ZHANGIR KHAN (year of birth isn't known – 1652), khan, eldest son Esim Khan. The rate was in Turkestan. The peak of invasion of dzhungar feudal lords fell on its board. Zhangir khan resisted to numerous army of Batur-hontayshy. According to some information Zhangir khan was taken prisoner to Dzhungars and ran (1635) At the same time Esim Khan began war against dzhungar. In 1643-44 there was a shattering fight. By means of the governor of Samarkand Zhalantos bakhadura Zhangir khan won this battle. In this fight died about 10 000 dzhungars. For establishment of the peace relations Zhangir khan sent to dzhungars ambassadors led by sons to Tauke and Appak. In 1652 dzhungars again attacked Kazakhs and in one of battles Zhangir khan was killed.