Siege of Ganja (1804)

January 15, 1804 · Ganja

Result Russian victory

A Russian army under Pavel Tsitsianov stormed the fortress of Ganja, and its ruler Javad Khan died in the fighting. The attack helped start the Russo-Persian War of 1804-1813.

Russia

Qajar Iran

Strength and losses

Casualties
38
Guns
12