Ivan Paskevich storms Yerevan in the Russo-Persian War (1827)

The capture of Erivan occurred on 1 October 1827 during the Russo-Persian War. Russian forces under General Ivan Paskevich seized the city, opening the path for the eventual capture of Tabriz. The victory contributed to the Treaty of Turkmenchay, which ceded the Erivan Khanate to the Russian Empire.

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Background. The Russo-Persian War (1826–1828) was fought over territorial disputes in the South Caucasus. Russian expansionist aims intensified by Iranian resistance led to significant engagements. By 1827, Iranian forces under Abbas Mirza were losing and shifting to defense. Russian reinforcements under General Ivan Paskevich turned the war decisively in Russia's favor.

Command. Ivan Paskevich was appointed second in command in 1826 and replaced Aleksey Petrovich Yermolov as chief command in the spring of 1827. He was known for leading Russian forces in the Russo-Persian War. Under his leadership, the Erivan and Nakhichevan Khanates were conquered from the Persians.

Outcome. The capture of Erivan took place on 1 October 1827. The city fell after a week-long siege, opening the path for the eventual capture of Tabriz. Following the capture of Tabriz, the Shah sued for peace, resulting in the Treaty of Turkmenchay in 1828, which ceded the Erivan Khanate to the Russian Empire.

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