The Bloody March Events marked a significant and violent surge in ethnic conflicts in Baku, primarily affecting the Azerbaijani and Armenian populations. Sparks of tension had been ignited due to competition for political influence and control of resources in the backdrop of the World War I and the collapse of the Russian Empire. Following a series of misunderstandings and provocations, widespread violence erupted on March 30, leading to chaotic events that included brutal street fighting, mass killings, and looting across neighborhoods. Baku, which had been a focal point of various nationalist movements, became a hotbed for aggression fueled by historical grievances and volatile political conditions. This violence was characterized by indiscriminate killing, which drew a significant number of civilian casualties.

Over the course of several days, the situation escalated with both sides perpetrating atrocities, resulting in a profound sense of insecurity among various ethnic groups. The agitation was often exacerbated by third-party influences, including local government forces and foreign interests, who sought to leverage the chaos to their own advantage. In the backdrop of this turmoil, the Baku Soviet struggled to maintain order, though ultimately, they were overwhelmed by the insurgent violence and unrest. The situation eventually stabilized, but only after enormous loss of life and property, forever altering the landscape of inter-ethnic relationships in the region.