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What is the main significance of the treaties of Gulistan and Turkmenchay?

  • Ended the Russo-Persian Wars

  • Established trade routes

  • Gave Iran independence

  • Changed the royal succession

Answer

The Russo-Persian Wars were a series of wars fought between Russia and Persia from 1804 to 1828. The treaties of Gulistan and Turkmenchay ended the wars and ceded significant territories to Russia. The treaties also gave Russia control over the Caspian Sea and allowed it to build military bases in Persia.
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