Persian Cossack Brigade
The Persian Cossack Brigade or Iranian Cossack Brigade (Persian: بریگاد قزاق, romanized: Berīgād-e qazzāq) was a Cossack-style cavalry unit formed in 1879 in Persia (modern Iran). It was modelled after the Caucasian Cossack regiments of the Imperial Russian Army. Until 1920, it was commanded by Russian officers, while its rank and file were composed of ethnic Caucasians and later on Persians as well. During much of the brigade's history it was the most functional and effective military unit of the Qajar dynasty. Acting on occasion as kingmakers, this force played a pivotal role in modern Iranian history during the Revolution of 1905–1911, the rise of Reza Shah, and the foundation of the Pahlavi dynasty.
| Cossack Brigade | |
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| Persian: تیپ قزاق | |
Persian Cossack Brigade in Tabriz in 1909 | |
| Active | 1879–1921 |
| Disbanded | 6 December 1921 |
| Country | Persia |
| Allegiance | Russian Empire (1879–1917) White movement (1917–1920) British Empire (1921) |
| Branch | Persian Army |
| Type | Cavalry |
| Role | Special operations |
| Garrison/HQ | Tehran, Tabriz, Isfahan, Mashhad, Ardabil, Hamadan , Urmia, Mazandaran and Gilan |
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| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Col. Vladimir Liakhov BG Reza Khan BG Martiros Khan Davidkhanian BG Alexander Khan Setkhanian |
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