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Simko

Kurdish chieftain and outlaw (1887-1930)

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Also known as Ismail Agha Shikak · Simko Shikak

Born: 1887
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1.Stated in Integrated Authority FileRetrieved 2026-05-04
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Died: June 30, 1930
Birthplace: Chehriq
Place of death: Oshnavieh
Citizenship: Qajar Iran
Occupation: traditional leader or chief
, rebel
, politician
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1.Stated in Integrated Authority FileRetrieved 2026-04-20
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Ismail Agha Shikak, also known as Simko, was a Kurdish chieftain of the Shekak tribe. He was a warlord who controlled significant land and led thousands of Kurdish rebels who defeated the Qajar and Pahlavi armies on several occasions. He had also fought against the Ottomans and other foreign troops in Iran. He also led ethnic conflicts of Assyrians and Azerbaijanis. In 1930, he was assassinated by the government of Pahlavi Iran.

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Sex or gender: male
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1.Stated in Integrated Authority FileRetrieved 2026-04-20
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Name in native language: Simkoyê Şikak
Ethnic group: Kurds
Tribe: Shekak
Participated in conflict: Simko Shikak revolt
World War I
Persian Campaign
Simko Shikak revolt

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