Battle of Çıldır (1578 AD)

Battle of Çıldır (Ottoman Empire vs Safavid Iran & Kingdom of Kartli) took place in 1578 AD during Lala Mustafa Pasha's Caucasian campaign.

Battle facts

Year: 1578 AD
Date: 1578-08-19
Era: Early Modern
Conflict: Lala Mustafa Pasha's Caucasian campaign
Side A: Ottoman Empire
Side B: Safavid Iran, Kingdom of Kartli
Commanders (A): Osman Pasha, Dervis Pasha (Governor of Diyarbakır)
Commanders (B): Tokhmaq Khan Ustajlu (Governor of Erevan), Imam Kulu Khan (Governor of Ganja), Kara Khan
Casualties: approx. Unknown5,000–7,000 killed 3,000 captured and executed
Outcome: Ottoman victory
Coordinates: 41.129°, 43.133°