Urmia Khanate

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Was one of the many polities that emerged in Caucasus as a result of the weakening of the central power in Persia. Nominally, it was still a vassal of Persia.

Establishment

January 1748: The Urmia Khanate formed as a result of the weakening of the central power in Persia after the assassination of Afsharid ruler Nadir Shah.

Chronology

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1. Conquests of Adel Shah

Expansion during the rule of Adel Shah of Afsharid Iran.

2. Russo-Persian Wars

Were a series of wars between Persia and Russia in the period 1651-1828.

2.1.Russo-Persian War (1826-28)

Was a military conflict between the Russian Empire and Persia over territories in southern Caucasus.

November 1827: Urmia was occupied by Russian forces led by General Ivan Paskevich. The city of Ardebil surrendered to the Russians shortly after.

February 1828: The Treaty of Turkmenchay was signed by Russia and Persia. The two Azerbaijani khanates of Yerevan and Nakhichevan were awarded to Russia.