Nakhchivanski was a well known military professional who liberated Shusha in 1918 but was the victim of Joseph Stalin's purge of the armed forces officer corps in 1938.

[3] From 1976 through 1981, government provided financial and technical assistance to the lyceum to enhance the activities of the school.

[7] Many graduates continue their higher education in military schools in Russia, Turkey, Pakistan, and Italy.

[9] On April 21, 2003 he collapsed on the stage due to severe drop in blood pressure while addressing the graduates of the lyceum on the occasion of anniversary of the school.

[13] Minister of Defense Zakir Hasanov approved an action plan by President Ilham Aliyev on the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Military Lyceum.

A series of events dedicated to the 50th anniversary of the Military Lyceum was held on 19 April 2021 in the Army Corps, formations, and special military-educational institutions.