The Russo-Persian War of 1826–1828 was the last major military conflict between the Russian Empire and Qajar Iran, which was fought over territorial disputes in the South Caucasus region.
Contemporary illustration of the Battle of Ganja
Portrait of the Iranian crown prince Abbas Mirza, who commanded the Iranian forces
Painting of the Battle of Ganja, made by Franz Roubaud in 1887
Painting of the Capture of Erivan, made by Franz Roubaud in 1893
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The Russo-Persian Wars, or the Russo-Iranian Wars, began in 1651 and continued intermittently until 1828. They consisted of five conflicts in total, each rooted in both sides' disputed governance of t
Russo-Persian War (1826–1828)
…Russo-Persian War (1826–1828) Part of the Russo-Persian Wars Contemporary illustration of the Battle of Ganja Date 8 July 1826 – 2 February 1828 Location South Caucasus, Azerbaijan province Result Russian victory…
Painting of Shah Abbas I of the Safavid dynasty, c. 1613–1619
Engraving from a painting of the Persian king Agha Mohammed Khan Qajar, 1815
First page of the Treaty of Turkmenchay between Persia and Russia, 1828
Persian territorial losses to the Russians following the Treaty of Gulistan in 1813 and the Treaty of Turkmenchay in 1828.