During the Tsardom of Russia, Qaradonlu belonged to the Javad Khan administration.

In 1906, the first School of Qaradonlu region was established, with many living-buildings, caravanserais, mills and shops in the area.

The population increase produced two-story brick buildings in Qaradonlu and Imishli.

In 1959, on the Aras River in the Bəhramtəpə area, water storage was used - which was unique in that time period.

The Qaradonlu region is situated in a favorable area near the Aras River providing water resources, productive land and caravan roads.