Baku: The latest edition of the ‘IRS-Naslediye’ magazine has been released, featuring an in-depth exploration of Khagani Shirvani’s legacy and significant chapters in Azerbaijan’s history. The central piece of this issue is a comprehensive article commemorating the 900th anniversary of Khagani Shirvani (1126-1199), a celebrated Azerbaijani poet and thinker renowned as a key figure in the medieval Eastern Renaissance. The article delves into Shirvani’s life and contributions to Eastern and global literature, recounting his journey as a court poet for the Shirvanshahs, his experiences with royal favor, court intrigues, and eventual exile, all the while maintaining his dignity.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the magazine continues to focus on pivotal aspects of Azerbaijan’s history. One notable article discusses the era of political terrorism during the Sovietization of Azerbaijan in 1920. It highlights the assassinations of Azerbaijan Democratic Republic figures Fatali Khan Khoyski and Hasan bey Aghayev in Tiflis, now Tbilisi. Drawing from reports in Tiflis newspapers with various political leanings, the article suggests that the Bolshevik regime’s policies were responsible for these high-profile killings.
Another article in the issue sheds light on the influential Azerbaijani oil magnate and philanthropist Haji Zeynalabdin Taghiyev, detailing his contributions to Caspian oil transportation.
Additionally, the magazine includes a variety of materials that explore both historical and contemporary aspects of Azerbaijan, offering readers a rich tapestry of the nation’s storied past and present.