Alqosh Massacre (1832)

In March 1832, the troops of the one-eyed prince massacred over 300 Christians in Alqosh. This event was recorded in writing in a contemporary poem by the Christians closely associated with the Êzîden in Alqosh.


Alqosh Massacre
Part of Rawandiz Revolt
LocationAlqosh,Iraq
Date1832 (1832)
TargetAssyrians
Deaths300
Perpetrator Soran Emirate