Hadschi Baba Scheich facts for kids

Hadschi Baba Scheich (also known as Haji Baba Sheikh) was an important leader in a short-lived country called the Republic of Mahabad. He served as its prime minister, which is like the head of the government. This republic was in a part of Kurdistan that is now in Iran.

Who Was Hadschi Baba Scheich?

Hadschi Baba Scheich was a respected religious leader among the Kurdish people. His full name in Kurdish is Hecî Baba Şêx. He played a key role in the Republic of Mahabad, which was a small, independent Kurdish state. This republic existed for a short time in 1946 and 1947.

His Role as Prime Minister

In the Republic of Mahabad, Hadschi Baba Scheich was chosen to be the prime minister. The prime minister is the head of the government, working with the president to lead the country. The president of the Republic of Mahabad was Qazi Muhammad. Hadschi Baba Scheich helped make important decisions for the new republic.

What Happened to the Republic?

The Republic of Mahabad did not last very long. In 1947, the Iranian army took control of the area. Many leaders of the republic were arrested. President Qazi Muhammad and others were sadly hanged in Mahabad at a place called Chuwarchira Square.

Why Was He Spared?

Hadschi Baba Scheich was the only main leader who was not hanged. This was because he was a very important religious figure. His strong religious standing made him immune, meaning he was protected from being punished in the same way as the others.

His Secretary

During the time of the Republic of Mahabad, a famous journalist and writer named Hemin Mukriyani worked as Hadschi Baba Scheich's secretary.

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  Haji Baba Sheikh

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  Haji Baba Sheikh and Sefafshar