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Battle of Khankala (1807) 1807

Battle of Khankala (1807)
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Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Date17 February 1807Wikidata
Year1807Wikidata P585 (point in time)
Era19th century (1800–1913)derived from year
LocationRussiaNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentEuropeNatural Earth
War / conflictCaucasian WarWikidata P361
Coordinates43.3120, 45.6889Wikidata P625

About the battle

The battle of Khankala happened on 17 February 1807. In this action, the Khankala fortification was taken by storm. Russian forces entered Chechnya from three directions under the command of General of Infantry S. A. Bulgakov. The purpose of the expedition was to establish control over the strategically important Khankala Gorge.

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Location

43.3120, 45.6889 · Russia

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