Battle of Terki (1721)

Battle of Terki
Part of Chechen–Russian conflict
DateFebruary 1721
Location
Terki Fortress, Terek River, Russian Empire
(Modern–day Kizlyar District, Dagestan, Russia)
Result Russian victory
Belligerents
Endirey Khanate  Russian Empire
Commanders and leaders
Aidemir Bardykhanov
Musal Chopalov		 Colonel V. I. Zaozersky
Strength

4,600

  • 1,200 Infantry
  • 3,400 Cavalry
 Unknown
Casualties and losses
Heavy

32

The 1721 Battle of Terki was a battle between Chechen-Kumyk forces led by the princes Aidemir Bardykhanov and Musal Chopalov against the Russian fortress Terki. The attack was repelled and the attackers were forced to retreat.

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