Umir

Umir Kasimoğlu (Umir son of Kasim) was a trusted adviser and friend of the Akhadic prophet Jorchek. After Jorchek abdicated political leadership in 775 BCE, Umir took the reigns of the Akhadic state that Jorchek had built, beginning what historians have called the Umirid Empire.

Early life

Umir was born in Ashkabad in 826 BCE, to a rich family of the Uğur tribe. Umir was father was Kasim Selimoğlu and his mother's name was Azra.

As a children, Umir was literate at an early age and soon developed a fondness for poetry. He had a very good memory and had a good knowledge of the genealogy of the Uğur tribe, their stories and traditions. At age 21, Umir started to serve in the administration of the Askhabad kingdom.

Conversion to Akhadism

Following the revolt against Kurkek II, Umir became Jorchek's bodyguard. He is said to be the 55th person to convert to Akhadism. When Jorchek became the leader of Askhabad, following King Kurkek's assassination, Umir became one of Jorchek's closest advisors. Soon, he became a military leader, helping the expansion of Akhadism in nearby towns and territories.

Political leadership in Askhabad

In 775 BCE, Jorchek is said to have received a vision from Akhad, leading him to abdicate political power. He goes on great journays, travelling with a small group of trusted followers and preaching across the Near East. He trusted Umir to take his place as the political leader of the Akhadic faith, beginning what historians would call later the Umirid Empire.

During the next seven years, Umir starts several military campaigns, expanding the territory of the Akhadic state and the number of believers. Following the Battle of Amir-Kurat (779 BCE), Umir's forces take the town of Byzkhan.

Death of Jorchek

Following the martyrdom of Jorchek by a Raastican mob in Ashar, Umir's army invaded the Kingdom of Ashar in 767 BCE. After conquering the city of Ashar, Umir ordered the execution of every male Raastican older than 14 years old. The surviving population is forcibly converted to Akhadism and many Ashkedi tribes resettle there.

Umir orders the construction of the Kutsal Peyabes, built in Prophet Jorchek's memory.

Leader of Akhadism

Umir consolidate the Umirid Empire with several successful military campaigns.

In 765 BCE, Umir is proclaimed "Derebeyi bal-Sadik" (Commander of the Faith) as successor of Jorchek, becoming both spiritual and political leader of all Akhadic believers.

According to the Umirid chronicles, Umir was also instrumental in preserving the Setgvek in written form, and he had an important role in developing the Zokuk (Akhadic religious law).

Death

In 760 BCE, Umir fell sick and was confined to bed. His illness was prologed, and realizing his death was near, he dictated his last testament, declaring his son Kasim Umiroğlu as his successor.

Umir died in the first month of 759 BCE. The funeral prayer was led by Mahzuni Şafak, an early convert to Akhadism. His body was incinerated and buried in the Kutsal Peyabes, along Jorchek's grave.