History of the Jews in Makhachkala

Appearance See also: Arab Invasion of Dagestan Islam appeared in Dagestan in the VII century, under the second righteous Caliph Umar ibn al-Khattab (634-644)[3]. At that time, Arab sources recorded the states of Lakz, Tabasaran, Zirikhgeran, Haidak, Gumik, Serir, and Jidan here[3]. Caliph Umar instructed Surak ibn Amr to make a trip to Al-Baba — the "Gate", as Derbent was called. In 642-643, the troops approached the city and its ruler Shahrbaraz was forced to submit with special guarantees[3]. Later, the Khazars, with the help of local rebellious tribes[4], forced the Arabs to leave Derbent and retreat[3]. In 652, the Arabs once again took Derbent[5].

Kala-Koreish, graves of Arab-Muslim warriors Muslims finally gained a foothold in Derbent in the VIII century, they made it their fortress on the northern borders of the state and an outpost for the further advancement of Islam[5]. At this time, the beginning of the spread of Islam in Southern, and then in Central and Northwestern Dagestan was laid[5]. As ar wrote

Notable Jews of Makhachkala

Eduard Akuvaev (1945-2015), artist
Hizgil Avshalumov (1913-2001), novelist, poet, playwright
Mishi Bakhshiev (1910-1972), writer and poet
Iosif Prigozhin, music producer
Eduard Puterbrot (1940-1993), artist
Anatoly Yagudaev (1935-2014), sculptor
Gavril Yushvaev, businessman and investor

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