When did the Russo-Persian Wars begin and end?
The Russo-Persian Wars began in 1651 and ended in 1828. This series of conflicts spanned over a century involving multiple treaties and battles between the Russian Empire and Persian Empire.
Questions about Russo-Persian Wars
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What territories did Persia cede to Russia after the Treaty of Turkmenchay signed on the 21st of February 1828?
Persia ceded the Erivan, Talesh, and Nakhichevan khanates to Russia under the Treaty of Turkmenchay signed on the 21st of February 1828. The Aras River was established as the new border between the countries following this agreement.
Which treaty marked the boundary between Russia and Persia along the Terek River in March 1735?
The Treaty of Ganja concluded the series of wars in March 1735 and marked the Terek River as the boundary between nations. It also gave Persia the remainder of territories ceded in 1723 including Derbent, Baku surrounding Shirvan province and Tarki.
How many men were in the army that Agha Mohammed Khan moved toward Tiflis in 1795?
Agha Mohammed Khan moved an army numbering 60,000 men toward Tiflis in 1795 attempting to restore Persian dominion. This force divided attacking Shirvan Erivan Shusha simultaneously before capturing Tiflis by the end of 1795.
What commercial goods did Persian merchants trade with Russia during the sixteenth century?
Persian merchants traded silk taffeta and velvet from Kashan Isfahan and Yazd which made up over seventy percent of goods transported to Russia in the sixteenth century. Other goods included silks leather metal wares furs wax and tallow exchanged for Russian furs falcons and wild animals.