Battle of Shekar Yazi (1920 AD)
Battle of Shekar Yazi (Haji-Alilu tribe vs 30px Kurdish forces & Shikakis & Zibaris) took place in 1920 AD during Simko Shikak revolt.
Battle facts
- Year: 1920 AD
- Date: 1920-01-21
- Era: Modern
- Conflict: Simko Shikak revolt
- Side A: Haji-Alilu tribe
- Side B: 30px Kurdish forces, Shikakis, Zibaris
- Commanders (A): Fathollah Khan Akbar, Amir Arshad, Yavar Malekzadeh, Hasan Arfa, Lind Birck
- Commanders (B): 30px Simko Shikak, 30px Amar Khan Shikak, 30px Fars Agha, 30px Mahmud Agha
- Casualties: approx. Heavy losses (includes killing of Amir Arshad, the commander)Unknown
- Outcome: Kurdish victory
Simko's forces maintained control until the 1921 Persian coup d'état and the coming to power of Reza Shah
- Coordinates: 38.272°, 44.943°
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