Imam Shamil 's surrender to Russian forces, 1859. Event in Caucasian War. Shamil, Avar political and religious leader of the Muslim tribes of the Northern Caucasus. Leader of anti-Russian resistance in the Caucasian War and was the third Imam of the Caucasian Imamate (18341859). 1797 March 1871. (Photo by Culture Club/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
