Episode 2 of 3

Succession Clause

When: 1828
Where: Torkamanchay
Part of: Treaty of Turkmenchay signed by Russia and Persia

Russia promised to support Abbas Mirza as heir to the Persian throne, a clause that later became moot.

Article 7 of the treaty included a clause where Russia promised to support Abbas Mirza as the heir to the throne of Persia upon the death of Shah Fath Ali. This provision became moot when Abbas Mirza predeceased Shah Fath Ali, as noted in the historical record.

Sources

Treaty of Turkmenchay Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-17

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