Abulkhair Khan

Abulkhair Khan (1693–1748) was an influential Kazakh military leader and khan known for his role in the establishment of the Kazakh Khanate. His leadership was marked by efforts to unite the various Kazakh tribes and resist foreign domination. He is a significant historical figure, and his contributions to Kazakh statehood are commemorated through his portrait on the early tenge banknotes.