What the records say
- When
- 22 Aug 1839
- Kind
- Siege
- Coordinates
- 42.78° N, 46.74° E
- Description
- siege during the Murid War in the Caucasus, 1839
Siege of Akhoulgo
1839 siege during the Murid War
The siege of Akhulgo took place in June–August 1839 during the Caucasian War between the Russian Empire and the Caucasian Imamate led by Shamil. General Pavel Grabbe besieged Imam Shamil in the rock-fortress of Akhulgo. After 80 days the rock was taken and most of the defenders were killed, but Shamil managed to escape.
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