HASSAN HAJO AGHA AL-HAVIRKI (1899-1963) A STUDY OF HIS LIFE AND SOCIAL-POLITICAL ACTIVITIES

Abstract

This study is dedicated to examining the life and pivotal role of the prominent Kurdish figure, Hassan Haco Agha (1899–1963), across both social and political spheres, recognizing him as one of the active and influential icons in the history of Western Kurdistan and the Syrian Jazira. The core research problem revolves around answering the central question: How did Hassan Haco Agha manage to balance his commitments toward Kurdish nationalism and Syrian patriotism? Furthermore, did he succeed in transitioning from the mantle of traditional tribal leadership to the sphere of parliamentary and institutional action within the nascent Syrian state? What makes this study stand out the depth of tracking Hassan Hajo Agha’s life journey-from a traditional tribal leader to a well-known character who worked inside the Syrian parliament and government during the mid-twentieth century, He lived through a tense and changing era, right as the modern Syrian state was starting to take shape, On top of that, he didn’t withdraw his support and efforts from the Kurdish national movement in Western Kurdistan; he actively supported and defended Kurdish rights. Using a critical historical approach, we dig in depth into many sides of Hassan Hajo Agha’s life and work achievements. this research is based on a mix of various official records, government publications, and legislative texts to get a full, balanced view of his political, social, and tribal influence, our goal is simple: to give readers a clear and honest understanding of who really was he and why his legacy matters.