Ganja, Azerbaijan

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1. Where is Ganja, Azerbaijan?Western Azerbaijan, situated in the Ganja-Qazakh economic region
2. How many people live in Ganja, Azerbaijan?Approximately 335,600 inhabitants as of recent estimates
3. What is the historical capital?Served as the capital of the Ganja Khanate until 1804
4. What is the treaty of gulistan impact?Transferred from Qajar Iran to the Russian Empire in 1813
5. What is Ganja in Azerbaijan?Ganja is Azerbaijan's second‑largest city with about 335,600 people. It has been a busy city for many centuries.
6. Why is Ganja important in history?Ganja has long been a center of culture, trade, and politics. It was once the capital of the Ganja Khanate and has seen many rulers.

Ganja Khanate: A historical state in the western Caucasus, with Ganja as its administrative and political center.
Treaty of Gulistan (1813): A peace treaty between the Russian Empire and Qajar Iran, resulting in significant territorial concessions by Iran.
Qajar Dynasty: A Persian dynasty that ruled Iran from 1789 to 1925, characterized by significant interactions with European powers.
Azerbaijan SSR: The Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic, a constituent republic of the Soviet Union from 1922 to 1991.