Babek, Azerbaijan
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In 2015, by decree of President of Azerbaijan Republic, Qoşadizə village was liquidated and added into the administrative territory of the city of Babek.[1]
History
Before 1978, the settlement was known as Tazakand (Template:Langx). However, it was then renamed in honour of the medieval Persian revolutionary leader Babak Khorramdin[2] who rebelled against the Abbasids. He was captured and killed in the 9th century.
Demography
As of 2010, Babək had a population of 3252 people.[2]
References
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External links
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