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Russo-Turkish War (1877–1878)

1877 CE – 1878 CE

Russia declared war on the Ottomans to support Slavic independence movements in the Balkans. The war led to the creation of an independent Bulgaria, Romania, Serbia, and Montenegro.

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Eleventh and penultimate conflict of the Russo-Turkish wars

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Conflict · Europe

Russo-Turkish War (1877–1878)

1877 CE – 1878 CE

Russia declared war on the Ottomans to support Slavic independence movements in the Balkans. The war led to the creation of an independent Bulgaria, Romania, Serbia, and Montenegro.

Standing in 1877 CE

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Ottoman Empire Polity · Europe 1299 CE – 1922 CE Sweden Polity · Europe Founded 900 CE · attested to 2026 CE Persia Polity · Middle East 400 CE – 1914 CE Chichen Itza Landmark · Americas 600 CE – still standing Mogao Caves Landmark 366 CE – still standing Longmen Grottoes Landmark · East Asia 493 CE – still standing

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