On the role and participation of Chechens in the emergence of the Endirean principality

The second half of 16th and early 17th centuries was an important landmark in the history peoples Northeast Caucasus. That when essential events greatly influenced subsequent course historical processes. Chechens continued to move from mountains plains. Kumyks are settling Terek-Sulak interfluve, which gives birth renowned Endirean princedom region's history. This is where (Akkits-Aukhovs) (Northern Kumyks) further divided into separate ethno-territorial groups. social terminology northern features Sala-uzdeni nobility. emergence term among Kumyk connected with Sala (Saloi) Chechen ethnic group closely linked stage development princedom, headed by Sultan-Makhmud. In recognition their merits, Sultan Mahmud conferred numerous rights privileges on members group, whom he found support encouragement his difficult time. basis formation a new higher nobility, Sala-uzdeni, subsequently came include various fully Sultan-Mukhmud during military political first quarter century, opposed Dagestani feudals Russian troops Terek.