Battle of Aslanduz

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Battle of Aslanduz
Part of the Russo-Persian War (1804-1813)
Date October 31, 1812
Location
Result Russian victory
Combatants
Russia Persia
Commanders
Abbas Mirza

The Battle of Aslanduz was fought on October 31, 1812, between Russia and Persia. The 10-times numerically superior Persians were led by Abbas Mirza. The Russians, led by the charismatic General Pyotr Kotlyarevsky, were victorious and stormed Lenkoran soon thereafter.

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