Battle of Derbent (1722)

Battle of Derbent (1722)
Part of the Russo-Persian War (1722–1723)

Entrance of Peter The Great in Derbent
DateAugust 1722
Location
Derbent
Result Russian victory
Belligerents
Russian Empire Safavid Empire
Commanders and leaders
Peter the Great
Fyodor Apraksin		 Imam Kulibek
Strength
22,000 Unknown
Casualties and losses
Unknown Unknown

The Battle of Derbent was the occupation of Derbent by the Russian Empire during the Russo-Persian War. It took place in August 1722.

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