Battle of the Valerik River 1840
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 11 July 1840 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1840 | 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 | 43.1694, 45.4089 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of the Valerik River on 11 July 1840 was fought as part of the Russian conquest of the Caucasus. It occurred about 30 km (19 miles) southwest of the fortress of Groznaya (now Grozny) between forces of the Imperial Russian Army and North Caucasian mountaineers led by the naib (viceroy) Ahberdila Muhammad. It remains famous because of the poem "Valerik" by Mikhail Lermontov, a participant.
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