Siege of Akhoulgo

June 1839 – August 1839 · Akhulgo

Result Russian victory

Russian troops under Pavel Grabbe besieged Imam Shamil's mountain stronghold of Akhoulgo in Dagestan. The fortress fell after heavy losses on both sides, but Shamil escaped.

Russian Empire

Caucasian Imamate

Strength and losses

Strength
c. 13,500
Killed
694
Wounded
1,722
Strength
5,000
Killed
1,000