WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Russian Revolution toppled the Romanov dynasty, and Nicholas II abdicated on March 15, 1917. The royal family was arrested by the Bolsheviks and held in seclusion. On July 17, 1918, the Bolsheviks murdered Nicholas, his family, and their closest retainers.

Detailed explanation-2: -Discontent at home, plus losses of territory and massive casualties in two wars, precipitated the February Revolution on March 12, 1917. Nicholas II abdicated on March 15, 1917.

Detailed explanation-3: -Abdication and death of Nicholas II When riots broke out in Petrograd (St. Petersburg) on March 8, 1917, Nicholas instructed the city commandant to take firm measures and sent troops to restore order. It was too late. The government resigned, and the Duma, supported by the army, called on the emperor to abdicate.

Detailed explanation-4: -They mutinied and joined the protesters. Having lost the support of the army and under the advice of his army chiefs and ministers, the Tsar abdicated for himself and his son on 2 March 1917. His brother refused to succeed the throne, marking the end of the Tsarist regime.

Detailed explanation-5: -Nicholas, for his part, had little political capital left to do anything but accept the Duma’s demands and abdicate his position. He made changes to the draft document provided by the Duma representatives, however, abdicating on behalf of not only himself but also his 12-year-old haemophiliac son, Alexei.

Detailed explanation-6: -On 15 March 1917 (according to the western calendar) Tsar Nicholas II abdicated from the Russian throne. This brought to an end the Romanov dynasty that had ruled Russia for over three hundred years.