AIDABOL BI

Aidabol Kulboldyuly (the date of birth and death is unknown) is a famous bi, orator who lived between XVII-XVIII centuries. He was from Suyundik stem of Argyn tribe, Middle Zhuz, the son of Kulboldy Batyr. He was born and grew up in the neighborhood of Tashkent city.

When he was 13 years old he received the rank of bi. His expressions were preserved in oral folk arts, whereas his name became the legend as he was known for his oratory and inventiveness. According to legends and stories such a man lived during the ruling of Yessim Khan.

He had eight children from his four wives. His first wife gave birth to his sons - Zhankozy, Malkozy and Bozkozy. The second wife brought into life Akkozy and Karakozy. His third wife gave birth to Taigeltyr and the fourth one - Kozhageldy and Koszheter.

His descendants are known to whole Kazakhstan. They are outstanding figures who made an undeniable contribution to culture, science and art of Kazakhstan. Among them are Shaken Aimanov, Zhayau Mussa Baizhanuly, Sultanmakhmut Toraigyrov, Kauken Kenzhetayev, Khamza Zhumatov, Shafik Shokin, Zhakan Yerzhanov, Aryktai Kayupov, Zhasybai Batyr and Olzhabai Batyr.

His stories and legends can be found in written sources of M. Kopeyev. One of the lakes and a village in Kokshetau region received his name.

  

Source: Kazakhstan, National Encyclopedia, Volume 1.