1. Retreat from near Veden

    · Near Veden, Chechnya, Caucasian Imamate (present-day Russia)

    Retreat from near Veden
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    When Veden fell after a two-month siege, Shamil, who had been nearby, retreated south as Russian pressure intensified. The source reports Veden’s capture on 1 April and places Shamil only in its neighborhood; coordinates represent Veden.

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