Amar Khan Shikak

Amar Khan Sharifi

Shikak
Amar Khan Sharifi; Shikak
	Amar Khan Shikak, 1929
Native name	عه‌مه‌ر خان شەریفی
Birth name	Amar Mohammad Sharif Sharifi
Nickname(s)	The grand old man of Kurdistan; by Kermit Roosevelt
Born	1873; Zindasht, West Azerbaijan, Iran
Died	1958; Zindasht, West Azerbaijan, Iran
Allegiance	Republic of Mahabad
Rank	Marshal
Battles / wars	Ottoman invasion of Persia (1906); World War I Persian campaign (World War I) Battle of Dilman; ; ; Kurdish separatism in Iran Simko Shikak revolt (1918–1922) Lakestan incident; Battle of Savuj Bulagh (1921); Battle of Charah; Battle of Sari Taj; Battle of Miandoab; Battle of Shekar Yazi; Battle of Tabriz; ; Simko Shikak revolt (1926); Jafar Sultan revolt; ; Iran crisis of 1946 Battle of Mamashah; Battle of Qahrawa; ;
Relations	Simko Shikak

Amar Khan Sharifi (Kurdish: عه‌مه‌ر خانی شەریفی, Kurdish pronunciation: [ʕæˈmær xaːˈniː ʃæˈriːfi]; 1873 – 1958 in Zindasht, West Azerbaijan, Iran), better known as Amar Khan Shikak (Kurdish: عەمەر خانی شکاک, romanized: Emer Xanî Şikak) was a prominent Kurdish tribal leader from the Shekak tribe. He was the son of Mohammad Sharif Sharifi and played a significant role in the leadership of the Kardar and Shekak tribes following his father's death. Based on local accounts, Amar Khan was reported to be Simko's uncle, although others believed that he was Simko's cousin.

During the early 20th century, the Shekak tribe gained influence under the leadership of Simko Shikak, especially after receiving support from the Russian Empire. Amar Khan became Simko's chief aide among the Shekaks during this period. After Simko's assassination, he assumed the leadership of the Shekak tribe.

Amar Khan later aligned with Qazi Muhammad and the Republic of Mahabad.