In 1803 the sultanate of Ilisu was annexed to the Russian empire and the ruler of the sultanate , Daniyal , inspired the people to rise against Russian rule in 1844 , due to a disagreement between him and the government of Russia .
In 1803 the sultanate of Ilisu was annexed to the Russian empire . 
 The ruler of the sultanate , Daniyal , inspired the people to rise against Russian rule in 1844 , due to a disagreement between him and the government of Russia .