 Topchubashi

Topchubashi (also spelled "Topchubashov / Topchubashev")(in Azeri meaning Man in charge of cannons) is one of the noble families of Azerbaijan, roots of which comes from 15th-century Ganja and derives its name from its founder’s being in charge of the cannons in the Ganja garrison.In the midst of the 18th century one of the Topchubashis, Agha bey moved to Erevan, thus splitting the family into two major branches – "Ganja branch" and "Erevan branch."