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Russo-Persian Wars

1804 CE – 1828 CE · 24 years

Two wars in which Russia seized the Caucasus from Persia. The Treaty of Turkmenchay (1828) ceded Armenia, Azerbaijan, and eastern Georgia to Russia, beginning Persia's long decline as a regional power.

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Belligerents

The main peoples, kingdoms and states involved.

  • Russian Empire
  • Qajar Persia

Key moments

Defining events in the Russo-Persian Wars.

  1. 1812 Battle of Aslanduz
  2. 1827 Siege of Erivan
  3. 1826 Battle of Shamkir

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