Polity Nakhichevan Khanate (Persia)

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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 Nakhichevan Khanate (Persia) 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 Nakhichevan Khanate (Persia) 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. Russo-Persian War (1804-13)

Was a war between the Russian Empire and Qajar Persia over territorial disputes in the Caucasus.

  • January 1809: Abbas Mirza was defeated south of Lake Shirvan and Nakhichevan, or some part of it, was occupied.

2.2. Russo-Persian War (1826-28)

Was a military conflict between the Russian Empire and Persia over territories in southern Caucasus.

  • June 1827: The Nakhichevan Khanate became a Russian province.

3. Further events (Unrelated to Any War)

  • October 1813: As a result of the Treaty of Gulistan the Nakhichevan Khanate was returned to Persian control.

Disestablishment

  • June 1827: The Nakhichevan Khanate became a Russian province.