original_query: What was the significance of the Mahabad Republic's first victory?
query: What was the significance of the Mahabad Republic's first military victory?
answer: The Mahabad Republic's first victory, in the Battle of Qahrawa on April 29, 1946, was significant because it was the first victory for the republic and boosted morale.  It involved ambushing Iranian forces, killing 21, wounding 17, and capturing 40 soldiers.