Typology of The constitutional mujahidin of Azerbaijan during world warI (1914-1918)

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

1 PhD of History of Iran, Payam Noor University, Tehran, I. R. Iran

2 PhD Student of History of Iran, Payam Noor University, Tehran, I. R. Iran

Abstract

Purpose: This study was conducted to investigate the political views and actions of Mojahedin who fought in the aftermath of the  1906 Constitutional Revolution during the years of World War I.
Method and Research Design: This research is based on data collected from library resources
Findings and conclusion: Mojahedin acted differently and pursued different goals with the outbreak of World War I when returned from the Ottoman territory to Azerbaijan. They were divided into two groups. One group remained loyal to Iran of patriots and its territorial integrity, while the other performed as  Ottoman operatives. The leaders of the latter included two groups associated with the Ottoman forces in both ideological and committed plundering in Azarbaijan. They not only abandoned their freedom-seeking mission but also along with the Ottoman forces, plundered and violated constitutional principles and values.

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