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to garrison the citadel, Peter returned to Astracan with his main army to pass winter, having at the same time expressed his intention to prosecute his plans when the weather permitted.
While the Russians were threatening the north-western part of Persia, the Turks also hastened to have a share in the loot. A large army was collected on the western border, which made Hamadan its first goal. The distracting news from every quarter was most disturbing and had a deep impression on Mahmud's mind. Soon after he learned that as a result of an insurrection at Kazwin, Amanullah was forced to quit the city and retreat towards Isfahan with the remnant of his force. The army, already greatly diminished in number, suffered so heavily on the way from the severity of the weather, that not more than half of the men could reach the capital.
The Kazwinis were of Turkish origin. Hardy and robust, they were remarkable for having preserved the rude and ungovernable spirit of their ancestors. One evening the heads of the tribes met secretly and the next morning a
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