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Signing of the Second Treaty of Erzurum

When
31 May 1847
Where
Erzurum
Part of
The Second Treaty of Erzurum settles the Ottoman–Persian border

The Second Treaty of Erzurum was signed on 31 May 1847, settling boundary disputes between the Ottoman Empire and Qajar Persia.

European powers Britain and Russia offered to mediate and were directly involved in the negotiation and drafting of the treaty. The treaty established a boundary commission composed of Ottoman, Persian, Russian, and British representatives to delimit the entire border.

Sources

  1. Treaties of Erzurum Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-01

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