 The tribes which actually participated were mostly Zazas.However the "Xormak" and "Herkî", two Zaza-Qizilbash tribes were the most active and effective opponents of this rebellion.Mindful of the depredations of the Hamidiye against them (especially the Hamidiye commanded by Xalid Beg Cîbran), other Alevi tribes also refused to join the rebellion.