The Khan of the younger Zhuz, a brave commander, a talented politician and diplomat, Abul Khair Khan, at the age of 17 became one of the leaders of the Kazakh militia. He left a big mark in the history of the Kazakh people. In the age of Dzungar invasions Sultan Abulkhair bravely fought for the freedom of his people. He showed particular courage and a deep mind in the protection of the cities of Turkestan, Sairam and Tashkent, which were ruled by his ancestors. Knowing the true goal of the West and the East, he was always on guard for peace of the Kazakh khanate. The story keeps the memory of him as a man whose image represents courage, bravery and patriotism.
