Knorring pointed out Javad's ambitions when he presented his request on annexation of Georgia to new tsar Alexander I. Before and during the first Russo-Persian War (1804-1813), Ganja was considered by Russians as a town of foremost importance as it was on the road from Tiflis to Iran. Realizing this, Javad ordered his son Hosein Qoli Aqa to move Ayrum tribe and Armenians from Shamshadil to Ganja, in order to deprive Russians of economic potential.
Knorring emphasized Javad's ambitions when he submitted his request for Georgia's annexation under new tsar Alexander I. Prior to and during the first Russo-Persian War (1804-1813), Ganja was seen by Russians as a crucial town due to its pivotal position on the road between Tiflis and Iran. Realizing this, Javad ordered his son Hosein Qoli Aqa to relocate the Ayrum tribe and Armenians from Shamshadil to Ganja in order to deny Russians access to economic resources.