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Capture of Erivan

When
1 October 1827
Where
Erivan
Part of
Ivan Paskevich storms Yerevan in the Russo-Persian War

Russian forces under Paskevich captured Erivan on 1 October 1827, opening the path for the eventual capture of Tabriz.

The capture occurred during the Russo-Persian War. Paskevich returned to Echmiadzin on 5 September before the event. The victory contributed to the Treaty of Turkmenchay, ceding the Erivan Khanate to Russia.

Sources

  1. Capture of Erivan Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22

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