Founding of Aghjabadi (1593)

Aghjabadi (Azerbaijani: Ağcabədi) is a city in and the capital of the Aghjabadi District of Azerbaijan. It is situated in central Azerbaijan.

Etymology

In Azerbaijani, the city is known as Aghjabadi (Azerbaijani: Ağcabədi) which means "large settlement" ("aghja" – large, "badi" – residence, settlement).

Notable natives

Uzeyir Hajibeyov — composer. He is recognized as the father of Azerbaijani classical music and opera. Hajibeyov composed music for the national anthem of Azerbaijan and the state anthem of Azerbaijan SSR. He is the first Muslim author of an opera; People's Artist of USSR (1948).
Vilayat Guliyev — Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan (1999–2004).

Twin towns

Batumi, Georgia
Rize, Turkey

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Etymology

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Etymology

Notable natives

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