This report focuses on the city and district of Barda (Bərdə), Azerbaijan, and its inhabitants, known as (Bərdəlilər). Historically referred to as the "Mother of Arran," Barda is one of the oldest cities in the Caucasus with a rich cultural and strategic legacy. Historical Overview of Barda
The region became a haven for tens of thousands of displaced persons during the First Karabakh War , which significantly reshaped the local landscape and social structure.
The district is home to several historical and religious sites that define its heritage:
The city suffered numerous invasions by the Khazars, Mongols, and Timurids, eventually becoming part of the Karabakh Khanate before the Russian conquest in the 19th century. The Berdeliler (The People of Barda)
