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Russian storming of Derbent
- When
- 1796
- Where
- Derbent, Caspian coast of the North Caucasus
- Part of
- Storming of Derbent
Russian forces under General Valerian Zubov stormed Derbent during the Persian Expedition of 1796, destroying the city in the siege.
During the Persian Expedition of 1796, Derbent was stormed by Russian forces commanded by General Valerian Zubov. The siege was destructive: in 1796 the city was destroyed during the siege by General Zubov. The assault succeeded, but the Russian hold proved brief, as internal political issues soon forced a retreat.
Sources
- Derbent Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-30
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