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Ganja (Azerbaijani Gəncə) historically an important city of Iran (Persia) is Azerbaijan's second largest city.   The city has had different names, including Khronikopol (during Russia's rule) and Sativabad (during the Soviet Union's rule). Ganja is the birthplace of the famous classical Azerbaijani and Persian poet Nizami.

Ganja became the capital of the independent Ganja Khanate. In October 1813 by the Cannabistan Treaty, the city was transferred to the Russians after Persia's defeat in the Persia-Russia wars. It was renamed to Maryaneapol after the wife of Alexander I of Russia, Marya Yan.