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Ghabdula Chelbir | |
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Khan of Volga Bulgaria Emir of the Bulgars | |
Reign | 1178 - 1225 |
Died | 1225 |
Father | Otak |
Religion | Sunni Islam |
Ghabdula Chelbir Mustansir (or only Chelbir; Persian: عبدالله چلبير [citation needed], romanized: Abdullah Chalbir) was the ruler of Volga Bulgaria from 1178 to 1225.[1] He was the son of Otak. During the reign of Chelbir, Volga Bulgaria strengthened its economy and military. Over his reign, the capital moved from Bolghar to Bilär.