Russian Empire expansion and the Caucasian War (1783–1864)

1. Treaty of Georgievsk establishes Russian protectorate

   Jul 24, 1783Labels: Kingdom of, Treaty of, Russian Empire

   • Britannica
   • Wikisource

2. Paul I proclaims annexation of Kartli-Kakheti

   Dec 18, 1800Labels: Paul I, Kartli-Kakheti, Russian Empire

   • Britannica

3. Alexander I formalizes annexation of eastern Georgia

   Sep 12, 1801Labels: Alexander I, Kartli-Kakheti, Russian Empire

   • Britannica

4. Russo-Persian War begins over the South Caucasus

   Jun 22, 1804Labels: Russo-Persian War, Qajar Iran, South Caucasus

   • War 1804 13
   • Gulistan

5. Treaty of Bucharest recognizes Russian gains in western Georgia

   May 28, 1812Labels: Treaty of, Ottoman Empire, western Georgia

   • Georgian Enc
   • Treaty 1812

6. Treaty of Gulistan expands Russian control in Caucasus

   Oct 24, 1813Labels: Treaty of, Russian Empire, Qajar Iran

   • Britannica
   • Gulistan

7. Caucasian War begins as Russia campaigns in North Caucasus

   Jan 1, 1817Labels: Caucasian War, North Caucasus, Russian Empire

   • Caucasian War

8. Treaty of Turkmenchay cedes Erivan and Nakhchivan to Russia

   Feb 22, 1828Labels: Treaty of, Erivan Khanate, Nakhchivan Khanate

   • Turkmenchay
   • Britannica

9. Treaty of Adrianople adds key Black Sea littoral forts

   Sep 14, 1829Labels: Treaty of, Ottoman Empire, Black Sea

   • Britannica
   • Adrianople

10. Battle of Gimry kills Ghazi Muhammad

    Oct 17, 1832Labels: Battle of, Ghazi Muhammad, Dagestan

    • Gimry
    • Imamate

11. Siege of Akhulgo culminates in Russian victory

    Aug 22, 1839Labels: Siege of, Imam Shamil, Dagestan

    • Akhulgo

12. Treaty of Paris ends Crimean War; Black Sea neutralized

    Mar 30, 1856Labels: Treaty of, Crimean War, Black Sea

    • Britannica

13. Siege of Gunib leads to Imam Shamil’s capture

    Aug 25, 1859Labels: Siege of, Imam Shamil, Dagestan

    • Ghunib
    • Imamate

14. Battle of Qbaada marks end of Caucasian War

    May 21, 1864Labels: Battle of, Circassians, Russian Empire

    • Caucasian War
    • Qbaada