Atake Tynay Biy uulu (Kyrgyz: Атаке Тынай бий уулу), better known as Atake Biy (Kyrgyz: Атаке бий), or Atake Batyr (Kyrgyz: Атаке баатыр; 1738, Andijan region - around 1787[1]) was the Unified Biy of the North Kyrgyz and known for establishing first diplomatic ties between northern Kyrgyz and Russian Empire from 1785 to 1787.[2][3] On agreement with other Kyrgyz leaders he sent his envoys to Saint Petersburg to deliver a letter to Catherine the Great. The Empress was favorable to the ambassadors and, on her behalf, knyaz A.A.Vyazemskiy sent a response to Atake Biy stating that his proposals of friendship had been accepted. When the Kyrgyz joined the Russian Empire, the volost inhabited by descendants of Atake Batyr it was named "Atake Volost".[4]
Atake Tynay Biy uulu Kyrgyz: Атаке Тынай бий уулу | |
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Unified Biy Batyr | |
Unified Biy of the North Kyrgyz | |
Reign | 1780–1787 |
Predecessor | Sadyr Khan |
Successor | Esenkul Biy |
Born | 1738[5] |
Died | Around 1787 |
Issue | Karabek Tashtanbek Abylai Soltonoy [6] |
Dynasty | Sarybagysh |
Father | Tynay Biy (father)[6] |
Religion | Sunni Islam |