Battle of Ghunib 1859
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1859 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | Russia | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Caucasian War | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 42.3881, 46.9622 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Siege and Storming of Ghunib was a decisive encounter at the mountain stronghold of Ghunib, conducted by Russian forces in August 1859. After 25 years of leading fierce resistance against Russian expansion, Imam Shamil, the leader of the Caucasian Imamate, was captured and forced to surrender, marking the effective end of the Murid War.
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