Siege of Akhoulgo 1839
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 22 August 1839 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1839 | 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 | 42.7770, 46.7420 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The siege of Akhulgo took place in June–August 1839 during the Caucasian War between the Russian Empire and the Caucasian Imamate led by Shamil. General Pavel Grabbe besieged Imam Shamil in the rock-fortress of Akhulgo. After 80 days the rock was taken and most of the defenders were killed, but Shamil managed to escape.
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