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Surrender of Bachu in Persia reported by authority
From Lisbon to Vienna and beyond comes a dated report detailing Bachu in Persia capitulation after Major-General Matouschkin’s siege. The governor yielded after bombardment on August 7, with inhabitants defending bravely. A Persian envoy urged submission while authorities promised forgiveness if loyalty continued.
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Holland
Petersbourg
Bachu
Persia
Matouschkin
Netcheof
Hu Maefly
Sophi
Terfiz
Ismael Beck
Astracan
Matouschking
Neral
M. Matouschkin
Mooney
M. Marouschkin
Lisbon
Florence
Porto-Ferraro
Porto-Longone
Leghorn