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Russian Occupation of Astrakhan
- When
- 1556
- Where
- Astrakhan
Russian troops occupied Astrakhan in 1556, destroying the major slave market and ending the khanate's independence.
Following the 1554 campaign where the local ruler fled, Russia sent more troops in 1556 to occupy the city. This action proceeded to destroy the largest slave market on the Volga, consolidating Russian control over the region and the river trade.
Sources
- Astrakhan Khanate Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-25
- Ivan the Terrible Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16
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