Ghabdula Chelbir

Ghabdula Chelbir
عبدالله چلبير
Khan of Volga Bulgaria
Emir of the Bulgars
Reign1178 - 1225
Died1225
FatherOtak
ReligionSunni Islam

Ghabdula Chelbir Mustansir (or only Chelbir; Persian: عبدالله چلبير , romanized: Abdullah Chalbir, Tatar: Ğabdulla Çəlber) was the ruler of Volga Bulgaria from 1178 to 1225. He was the son of Otak. During the reign of Chelbir, Volga Bulgaria strengthened its economy and military. Over his reign, the capital moved from Bolghar to Bilär.

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