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Cession of Erivan and Nakhichevan

When
1828
Where
Caucasus region
Part of
Treaty of Turkmenchay signed by Russia and Persia

Persia ceded the Erivan and Nakhichevan khanates to Russia, recognizing Russian influence over former Iranian territories.

The treaty forced Iran to cede the Erivan and Nakhichevan khanates. These areas, along with other territories north of the Aras River, were stripped from Iran. This cession comprised all of modern Armenia, the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, and Iğdır Province, marking the definitive loss of the Caucasus region to Russia.

Sources

  1. Russo-Persian War (1826–1828) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
  2. Treaty of Turkmenchay Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-17

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