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
Belligerents
Russia Persia
Commanders
Pyotr Kotlyarevsky 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.