Psheqo Akhedjaqo (; ; 1777–1838) was a Circassian politician, military commander and nobleman who took part in the

Russo-Circassian War The Russo-Circassian War ( ady, Урыс-адыгэ зауэ, translit=Wurıs-adığə zawə; ; 1763–1864; also known as the Russian Invasion of Circassia) was the invasion of Circassia by Russia, starting in July 17, 1763 ( O.S) with the Ru ...

.''Очерки по истории Адыгеи.'' Том 1. Майкоп, 1957. Под. Ред. Бушуева С. К.

Biography

Early life

Not much is recorded about Akhedjqo, as

Circassians The Circassians (also referred to as Cherkess or Adyghe; Adyghe and Kabardian: Адыгэхэр, romanized: ''Adıgəxər'') are an indigenous Northwest Caucasian ethnic group and nation native to the historical country-region of Circassia in ...

did not write down their history, and all knowledge comes from Russian sources. Reportedly, he was born in 1777 in the Bzhedug region of Circassia. Probably of Bzhedug nobility, he was raised with a martial education.

Participation in the Russo-Circassian War

Several reports state that Akhedjaqo was a respected person all around Circassia. His arrival made Circassians feel safe and Russian encampments worried. He had a permanent army of at least 6,000 horsemen,Панеш А. Д. ''Западная Черкесия в системе взаимодействия России с Турцией, Англией и имаматом Шамиля в XIX в. (до 1864 г.).'' Майкоп, 2006 and during hostilities his detachment reached 12,000 horsemen. He was famous for his victories over the Russian troops. In addition to military skill, he was also a talented statesman.Губжоков М.Н. ''История Адыгеи с древнейших времен до 1920 года'' // Раздел по культуре адыгов, 2009А. В. Казаков. ''Адыги (черкесы) на российской военной службе.Воеводы и офицеры. Середина XVI – начало XX в. Биографический справочник.'' Нальчик, 2006

Death

Sources state that he died of an illness in 1838.

References

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