Battle of Dargo (1845)

1845 · Chechnya

Result North Caucasian victoryFull results

A Russian army under Mikhail Vorontsov captured Imam Shamil's capital at Dargo in Chechnya. Chechen fighters then attacked the retreating column, and the Russians lost thousands of men.

Russian Empire

Caucasian Imamate

Strength and losses

Strength
18,000
Strength
5,000