16 Facts About Makhluto

Makhluto, born Smbat Boroyan, known as General Smbat, was an Armenian fedayee commander during the Armenian national movement.

Makhluto was known for his battles alongside General Andranik Ozanian.

Makhluto became inspired by the stories he heard of Armenian guerrillas taking arms to defend their homeland.

Makhluto was present throughout most of the major battles that took place in the Van-Taron region in the 1890s.

Makhluto fought along with other feedayis such as Kevork Chavoush, Andranik Pasha, Keri, and Murad of Sebastia.

In 1907, Makhluto was present during the Battle of Sulukh in which Kevork Chavoush was killed.

In 1914, during the outskirts of World War I, Makhluto became General Andranik's fedayee commander in the Caucasus Campaign.

Andranik and Makhluto were forced to withdraw to Mush-Sassoun plains, where they took up defensive positions.

Andranik and Makhluto shifted military strategies and moved most of their soldiers to defend and hold the Erzurum line of position.

Makhluto received a military rank of general and was heavily wounded on 22 September 1920.

On 13 February 1921, Makhluto went to Aragats-Talin region, and succeeded in assisting a revolt against the Communist regime in Armenia.

Once the communists retook control of Yerevan, Makhluto fled to Syunik, eventually crossing the border into Persia.

In 1946, Makhluto emigrated to Soviet Armenia via France, where he had been temporarily living.

Makhluto died in 1956 in his home from natural causes.

Makhluto was buried near Saint Gayane Church in Vagharshapat.

Makhluto's memories became the main idea of Khachik Dashtents' novel "Ranchparneri Kanche".