Syunik rebellion

Syunik rebellion
Part of Armenian National Liberation Movement
Halidzor Fortress, near the town of Kapan, Armenia
Date 1722-1730 Location Syunik Province, southeastern Armenia Result Armenian victory
Belligerents
Armenian soldiers	Ottoman Army
Commanders and leaders
David Bek
Strength
4,000	+70,000

The Syunik rebellion of 1722–1730 (Armenian language: Սյունիքի ազատագրական պայքար , Syunik Liberation Struggle) was a rebellion against the invading Ottoman Empire in the southeastern region of Armenia. Sometimes the movement would fight battles against local Persian armies as well. The main objectives were to clear the area of Turkish troops and to liberate it under the control of local Armenians. The leaders of the liberation movement were David Bek and Mkhitar Sparapet.

References

• Revue des études arméniennes: Volume 9 by Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian, Société des études armeniennes - , pg.305
• Kiesling, Brady (2005). "Rediscovering Armenia: Guide". Yerevan, Armenia: Matit Graphic Design Studio. 

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