Balpyk Derbisaliuly
Balpyk Derbisaliuly (1705–1780) was a Kazakh military figure. Born in Koksu District in Almaty Province, the Kazakh people named him "Yegiz bi", meaning "twin judges". He was a prominent figure during the Dzungar invasions in Kazakhstan, and headed the Zhalaiyir tribe.
Today the district capital of Koksu District is named after him, Balpyk Bi.
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