Battle of Kıreli (1472 AD)

Battle of Kıreli (Ottoman Empire vs Aq Qoyunlu & Karamanids) took place in 1472 AD during Ottoman-Aq Qoyunlu wars.

Battle facts

• Year: 1472 AD
• Date: 1472-08-28
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Ottoman-Aq Qoyunlu wars
• Side A: Ottoman Empire
• Side B: Aq Qoyunlu, Karamanids
• Commanders (A): Şehzade Mustafa, Gedik Ahmed Pasha, Koca Davud Pasha
• Commanders (B): Pir Ahmad of Karaman, Zeynel Mirza, Yusufca Mirza, Ömer Mirza
• Casualties: approx. Very lightAlmost the entire army was destroyed
• Outcome: Ottoman victory
• Coordinates: 37.922°, 31.536°

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Wikipedia article on Battle of Kıreli · Wikidata entry

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