Kyz-Zhibek's Love Story

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What was Bekezhan's plan regarding Tolegen?

To kill Tolegen secretly.

What were Tolegen's last words as he died?

Kyz-Zhibek.

What terrible dream did Kyz-Zhibek have?

She was with Tolegen, but when she reached out to him, he disappeared.

How did Kyz-Zhibek react when she heard the news of Tolegen's death?

She fell to the ground in horror. Signup and view all the answers

What did Kyz-Zhibek do after hearing about Tolegen's death?

She left her yurt and walked alone across the steppe until she came to a high cliff, then jumped off to her death. Signup and view all the answers

What was the condition Kyz-Zhibek set for her marriage?

She would only marry the man she truly fell in love with. Signup and view all the answers

Why was Tolegen's father angry when he found out about Tolegen's plan to meet Kyz-Zhibek?

Because Tolegen's family and Kyz-Zhibek's family were great enemies. Signup and view all the answers

What did Tolegen do when he arrived at Kyz-Zhibek's yurt?

He saw the beautiful Kyz-Zhibek and they fell in love straight away. Signup and view all the answers

Who was furious when he heard the news of Kyz-Zhibek and Tolegen's love?

Bekezhan, the leader of Kyz-Zhibek's tribe. Signup and view all the answers

What was the reason Bekezhan gave for not allowing Kyz-Zhibek to marry Tolegen?

Because Tolegen was the son of Bazarbai, one of their great enemies. Signup and view all the answers

What tragic event occurred as Aisha Bibi was bathing before crossing the seventh river?

She was bitten by a poisonous snake. Signup and view all the answers

What did Aisha Bibi ask her nanny to do when she was bitten by the snake?

To ride ahead to Taraz and bring Karakhan to her. Signup and view all the answers

What did Karakhan do after Aisha Bibi died?

Ordered the construction of a beautiful mausoleum in the exact place where she died. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of women visiting the mausoleum of Aisha Bibi on their wedding day?

They believe it will bring them happiness and a long and happy marriage. Signup and view all the answers

What did Babadzha Khatun do after Aisha Bibi died?

Guarded the mausoleum until her own death. Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the mysterious building in the Taraz region of southern Kazakhstan?

Mausoleum of Aisha Bibi Signup and view all the answers

Who was the great khan of Taraz who fell in love with Aisha Bibi?

Karakhan Signup and view all the answers

What did Aisha Bibi and Karakhan secretly promise to do?

To marry each other Signup and view all the answers

What did Khakim-Ata shout as he saw his daughter riding away?

"You will cross six rivers, but you will not cross the seventh." Signup and view all the answers

What was the local legend about the tragic story of Aisha Bibi and her death?

Karakhan's unsuccessful attempt to marry Aisha Bibi Signup and view all the answers