Battle of Koçhisar (1516 AD)

Battle of Koçhisar (Ottoman Empire vs Safavid Iran) took place in 1516 AD during Euphrates-Tigris Expedition.

Battle facts

Year: 1516 AD
Date: 1516-05-01
Era: Early Modern
Conflict: Euphrates-Tigris Expedition
Side A: Ottoman Empire
Side B: Safavid Iran
Commanders (A): Bıyıklı Mehmed Pasha, Deli Husrev Pasha, Karaçin Ahmed Bey, Pir Hüseyin Beg, Idris Bitlisi
Commanders (B): Karahan Ustaculı, Kangırıl Sultan, Çuka Sultan, Velihan Beg, Yegan Beg
Casualties: approx. 50010,000
Outcome: Ottoman victory After Mardin, Urfa was annexed by the Ottomans.
Coordinates: 37.194°, 40.586°