The Republic of Ararat, a self-proclaimed Kurdish state, is located in the east of modern Turkey, being centered on Agri Province the name of the Turkish province, is the Turkish name for Ararat).The Republic of Ararat is declared independent in 1927, during a wave of rebellion among Kurds in south-eastern Turkey.

The Rebellion is led by General Inshan Nuri Pasha.

However it is not recognized by other states, and lacks foreign support