Treaty of Turkmenchay signed by Russia and Persia
- When
- 1828
- Where
- Torkamanchay; Caucasus region
- Episodes
- 3
The Treaty of Turkmenchay concluded the Russo-Persian War (1826–1828), marking the definitive loss of the Caucasus region to Russia. Signed on 22 February 1828 in Torkamanchay, the agreement forced Qajar Iran to cede the Erivan and Nakhichevan khanates, establishing the Aras River as the new frontier. The treaty also imposed significant financial reparations and political stipulations, including Russian support for Abbas Mirza as heir to the Persian throne.
Episodes
- Cession of Erivan and Nakhichevan
Persia ceded the Erivan and Nakhichevan khanates to Russia, recognizing Russian influence over former Iranian territories.
- Succession Clause
Russia promised to support Abbas Mirza as heir to the Persian throne, a clause that later became moot.
- Signing of the Treaty
Abbas Mirza and Russian General Ivan Paskievich signed the Treaty of Turkmenchay in Torkamanchay, ending the war.
Background and detail
Terms. The treaty forced Iran to cede the Erivan and Nakhichevan khanates, recognizing Russian sovereignty over territories north of the Aras River. Persia agreed to pay Russia 10 korur in gold or 20 million silver rubles. Additionally, Russia promised to support Abbas Mirza as the heir to the Persian throne upon the death of Shah Fath Ali, a clause that became moot when Abbas Mirza predeceased the Shah.
Consequences. The treaty marked the definitive acknowledgement of the Persian loss of the Caucasus region to Russia. It completed Russia's conquest of territories including Dagestan, eastern Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Armenia. Following the annexation, significant demographic shifts occurred, with tens of thousands of Armenians immigrating to Russian Armenia between 1828 and 1831.
People involved
- Abbas Mirza · Qajar Crown Prince and Signatory
- Allah-Yar Khan Asef al-Dowleh · Chancellor to Fath-Ali Shah Qajar and Signatory
Sources
- Treaty of Turkmenchay Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-17
- Russo-Persian War (1826–1828) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
- Abbas Mirza Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-22
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