Caucasian War
Also known as Colonisation of Caucasus
1763–1864 invasion of the Caucasus by the Russian Empire
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The Caucasian War (1763–1864) was a century-long conflict in which the Russian Empire invaded and conquered the Caucasus region, a mountainous area between Europe and Asia. This prolonged struggle is historically significant because it marked Russia's imperial expansion southward and resulted in major demographic and political changes in the Caucasus, including the displacement of indigenous populations.
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- Date
- Date 1817 – 21 May 1864
- Location
- North Caucasus
- Result
- Russian victory Circassian genocide
- Territorial changes
- North Caucasus annexed by Russia
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- Plenenie shamilja (Rubo-1886).jpg
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Belligerents
Russian Empire
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19th-century conflicts19th century in Georgia (country)19th-century military history of the Russian EmpireCaucasian WarCaucasus Viceroyalty (1801–1917)Christian–Islamic violenceGenocide of indigenous peoples in AsiaGenocide of indigenous peoples in EuropeHistory of the North CaucasusJihadMilitary history of Georgia (country)Wars involving Chechnya