jan 1, 1722 - Russian-Persian war

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(1722-1723)
The Russo-Persian war of 1722-1723, known in Russian history as the persian campaign of Peter the Great, is a war between Russia and Persia (Iran). It was triggered by the Tsar to try to extend Russian influence in the Caspian Sea and Transcaucasia regions, and to prevent his rival, the Ottoman Empire, from gaining new territory in this region at the expense of Safivids then on the decline

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