The 1722 Insurgency in Chechnya occurred because of the refusal of the Chechens and the Endirey Khanate to swear allegiance to the Russian Empire, due to the oppression of the highlanders by the Tsarist regime, followed by several raids on the Terek fortress by the former, which led to a Russian campaign against the North Caucasians in July and August 1722.

[1] In July 1722, a Russian cavalry corps, 2,400 strong, led by brigadier Veterani, approached Endirey.

According to Russian sources:[4] In the same August, the Kalmyks really did devastation to the Endyreans, and, extending it, as usual, beyond the limits, they recaptured rams, bulls and horses not only from the Endyrean owner Chopal Chopalov, but also from the Aksai Sultan Magmut, people loyal to Russia.The second campaign led to the defeat of the rebels, who were forced to recognize their Russian citizenship.

Ayuka Khan, who showed diligence in suppressing the uprising, in addition to the 10 thousand rubles granted to him when organizing the campaign, at the end of the raid received the same amount as a reward for his labors.

After these events, the Kalmyks were often used to protect Russian settlements and fortifications in the region and punitive raids deep into Chechnya and Dagestan.