He was of nomadic tribe of Khanchobani (Azerbaijani: Khan's shepherd).
But soon, in 1768 Fatali Khan of Quba attacked with his ally Shaki Khanate.
Khanate passed to Manaf Zarnavai and Fatali Khan's brother Abdulla.
Next year Fatali Khan fully invaded Shirvan.
Prior to this event Aghasi khan with his brother, declared himself independent again.