Battle of Mollahasanli (1578)

Battle of Mollahasanli (Safavid Iran & Safavid Qızılbash troops. vs Crimean Khanate) took place in 1578 during Ottoman–Safavid War (1578–1590).

Battle facts

• Year: 1578
• Date: 15 November 1578
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Ottoman–Safavid War (1578–1590)
• Side A: Safavid Iran, Safavid Qızılbash troops.
• Side B: Crimean Khanate
• Commanders (A): Hamza Mirza Safavi, Muhammed Khan Turkman, Muhammed Khan Ustajlu, Sharafaddin Takalu, Ismailgulu Khan Qajar
• Commanders (B): Adil Giray
• Casualties: 2,000 captured (Crimean Khanate)
• Outcome: Safavid victory Most of Shirvan came under the control of the Safavids.
• Coordinates: 40.580°, 48.364°

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Sources

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