Battle of Sharur | |||||||||
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Part of Safavid - Aq Qoyunlu Wars | |||||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||||
Kingdom of Kartli | Aq Qoyunlu | ||||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||||
Ismail I |
Alvand Mirza Qarachaqay Khan † | ||||||||
Strength | |||||||||
7,000 | 10,000 - 30,000 |
The Battle of Sharur occurred in July 1501. It ended with a decisive victory for the Safavid army. After this victory, the way of the Safavids to Tabriz was opened. Alvand Mirza disappeared from the political scene.[1]