Capture of Abbasabad 1827
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 13 July 1827 – 19 July 1827 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1827 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | Azerbaijan | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Asia | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Russo-Persian War of 1826–28 | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 39.1495, 45.3834 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Capture of Abbasabad was the siege and capture by Russian troops of the Persian fortress Abbasabad, in the Nakhichevan Khanate, during the Russo-Persian War of 1826–1828. The siege lasted from July 13 to 19 July, during which Russian troops defeated the Persian troops of the crown prince Abbas-Mirza. Soon after this, the fortress capitulated.
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