Siege of Ganja (1734)

Siege of Ganja
Part of the Ottoman–Persian War (1730–35) and Nader's Campaigns
DateNovember 3, 1734 – July 9, 1735[1]
Location
Result Safavid victory
Territorial
changes
Ganja falls back into Safavid hands
Belligerents
Safavid Empire Ottoman Empire
Commanders and leaders
Nader Shah Unknown
Strength
Unknown Unknown

The siege of Ganja during the last phase of the Perso-Ottoman war of 1730–1735 resulted in the surrender of the city by its Ottoman garrison after a brave defense was rendered futile by the destruction of the main Turkish army marching to its relief in the battle of Baghavard.

  1. ^ Axworthy, Michael (2009). The Sword of Persia: Nader Shah, from tribal warrior to conquering tyrant,p. 196. I. B. Tauris