Seidyak and Uraz-Muhammad in siberian history

Research objectives: To identify the features of appearance and activity in Siberian Khanate last Taibugid Prince Seidyak Kazakh tsarevich, Uraz-Muhammad. materials: This work was carried out on basis analysis published chronicles various origins, collection Utemish Hadji, dastans Kadyr Ali-bek, unpublished documents from fund 127 (relations with Nogai Tatars) RGADA, chronicle Ivan Chereapanov, etc. Results scientific novelty: In historical research, under influence editions so-called “Siberian chronicles”, there has emerged a traditional concept Seidyak’s as that one main opponents Khan Kuchum. However, late nature inconsistency these relation to each other some are contemporary events make it possible construct different 1585–1588 Siberia. Brought up at court sayyid most likely associated tariqa Naqshbanidiya, descendant princes appeared Siberia no earlier than middle 1585. It is doubtful Bukhara Sayyids merchants who were them, being interested local furs havkng invested lot effort Islamization khanate, could send legitimate khan north. The theory about need expand support for Kuchum by groups, including those loyal princely dynasty, looks more realistic. explains participation Saydiak division Ermak’s property, absence direct conflicts khan, exception taking Isker his son, Ali, had rather strained relationship father brother. At same time, leaders remind they option political alternative. Almost grandson Shigai Uraz-Muhammad, whose Ondan died during another Kazakh-Kalmyk clash, appear supported brother Tavvakul, conclusion Kazakh-Bukhara union. Judging indirect references, ruling family also tariqas. reasons sending Uraz-Muhammad presented inconsistently literature due lack sources this issue. They ended initially where part Ondan’s settled. After capture Isker, along carp joined him, found themselves strengthened Seidyak. attempt build real “triumvirate” made Seidyak, Tsarevich Siberia’s Karachi an alternative center sons moment groundless information their activities between Russian captivity 1588. Even if ambitions, did not demonstrate them any way.