Akhund Abuturab ( 1817 - 1910 ) - Azerbaijani scholar, theologian, journalist , educator, graduated from the highest religious school in Medina, knew Arabic, Persian, Turkish, Russian. He acted with numerous articles on the pages of Azerbaijani newspapers and magazines, was the author of books on the history and philosophy of religion. He was a supporter of progressive initiatives in the field of education and was closely acquainted with Haji Tagiyev . He gave his daughter to the Baku Muslim Women's School , which caused anger and discontent among believers.
Buried in Mardakan . Haji Tagiyev was buried nearby and, according to legend, he bequeathed to bury himself at the feet of Abuturab.