Foundation of Mozdok
| Foundation of Mozdok | |||||||||
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| Part of the Russo-Circassian War | |||||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||||
| Russian Empire | Kabardia (East Circassia) | ||||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||||
| Catherine II | Qasey Atajuq | ||||||||
The Foundation of Mozdok in 1763 marked a critical event in the early phases of the Russo-Circassian War. The construction of this fortress by the Russian Empire was a strategic move to establish a foothold in the North Caucasus, provoking resistance from the Circassian tribes, particularly the Kabardians. This event is often considered a precursor to the long and bloody conflict between Russia and the indigenous peoples of the Caucasus.