Caucasus Viceroyalty (1785–1796)
The Caucasus Viceroyalty (russian: Кавказское наместничество) was established in 1785 by Catherine the Great by transforming Astrakhan Governorate The Astrakhan Governorate () was an Imperial, Republican, and Soviet Russian administrative division (), which existed from 1717 – 1929. Created from separating the southwestern part of the Kazan Governorate, by Peter I's Reform in 1717. An ... and adding some lands from Taurida Oblast. It was abolished by Paul I in 1796. Viceroys The five viceroys or heads of the viceroyalty were: {{DEFAULTSORT:Caucasus Viceroyalty 1785-1796 Viceroyalty (1785–96) Viceroyalties of the Russian Empire History of the North Caucasus 1780s in the Russian Empire 1790s in the Russian Empire 18th century in Georgia (country) 1785 establishments in the Russian Empire 1796 disestablishments in the Russian Empire 1785 establishments in Asia 1796 disestablishments in Asia 1785 establishments in Europe 1796 dises ...
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