The formation of Armenian revolutionary groups began roughly around the end of the Russo-Turkish War of 1878 and intensified with the first introduction of Article 166 of the Ottoman Penal code 166, and the raid of Erzerum Cathedral.
Armenian revolutionary groups began around the end of the Russo-Turkish War of 1878. They grew stronger with the first introduction of Article 166 of the Ottoman Penal code 166 and the raid of Erzerum Cathedral.