Polity Javad Khanate

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Was one of the many polities that emerged in Caucasus as a result of the weakening of the central power in Persia. Nominally, it was still a vassal of Persia.

Establishment

  • January 1748: The Javad Khanate formed as a result of the weakening of the central power in Persia after the assassination of Afsharid ruler Nadir Shah.

Chronology

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1. Conquests of Adel Shah

Expansion during the rule of Adel Shah of Afsharid Iran.

  • January 1748: The Javad Khanate formed as a result of the weakening of the central power in Persia after the assassination of Afsharid ruler Nadir Shah.

2. Russo-Persian Wars

Were a series of wars between Persia and Russia in the period 1651-1828.

2.1. Persian Expedition of 1796

Was a Russian military campaign in Persia.

  • July 1796: In June, Russian General Zubov's troops took most of northern Azerbaijan without resistance, including the Baku, Shirvan, and Ganja khanates.
  • December 1796: In November the Russians reached the confluence of the Aras and the Kura.
  • January 1797: After Russian empress Catherine the Great died that month and Paul succeeded her on the throne, the Russian army under general Valerian Zubov was recalled from Persia.

Disestablishment

  • January 1801: The Javad Khanate was absorbed by Shirvan before 1800.