In the historical chronicle of Muhammad Rafi (XIV century) "Tarikhi Dagestan"[2] a genealogy[3] is given in which Sirtan is called the son of Uruskhan and their origin goes back to the ruler Abuhosro.

[4] In "Tarikhi Dagestan" it is said that the penultimate pre-Islamic ruler of Avar lands was Prince Surakat, who had an ancient Arabic name and was the son of Saratan.

In the 11th century, its western lands (modern Botlikh, Tsumadin and Akhvakh districts) broke away from Sarir, which were formed into the Andi possession.

[9] According to E. M. Schilling, “the entire territory along the left bank of the Andi Koysu river is considered as belonging to Zhugyutkhan (literally “Jewish Khan”), and the right-bank lands belong to Surakat of Avar.”[9] “According to the historical legends of the Andi valley village of Muni,” wrote M. A. Aglarov, “there once existed a vast state, headed by Zhugyut Khan".

[12] At the outlet of the Sulak River from the mountain gorges to the Caspian plain, the northern capital, the ancient town of Gelbach was located.