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Which region did Andranik independently defend against Azerbaijani and Turkish armies?

  • Yerevan

  • Istanbul

  • Zangezur

  • Sasun

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Andranik Ozanian (1865-1927) was an Armenian general and national hero. He was known for his military leadership during the Armenian genocide. In 1918, Andranik independently defended the Zangezur region against Azerbaijani and Turkish armies. He was able to hold off the enemy forces for several months, despite being outnumbered and outgunned. His heroic efforts helped to save thousands of Armenian lives.
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