Where was Imam Shamil's primary sphere of influence?
In the Ottoman Empire
In the Russian Empire
In the China Empire
In the Northern Caucasian
Answer
Imam Shamil's primary sphere of influence was in the Northern Caucasus, a region that roughly encompasses the present-day republics of Chechnya, Dagestan, and Ingushetia in Russia. He led a fierce resistance movement against the expansionist policies of the Russian Empire during the 19th century, striving to maintain the independence and autonomy of the North Caucasian peoples.
The Legacy of Imam Shamil: A Quiz on the Dagestani Leader
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