Battle of Torches (1583 AD)

Battle of Torches (Ottoman Empire & Crimean Khanate & Tarki Shamkhalate & Nogais vs Safavid Iran) took place in 1583 AD during Ottoman–Safavid War.

Battle facts

Year: 1583 AD
Date: 1583-05-11
Era: Early Modern
Conflict: Ottoman–Safavid War
Side A: Ottoman Empire, Crimean Khanate, Tarki Shamkhalate, Nogais
Side B: Safavid Iran
Commanders (A): Osman Pasha, Cafer Pasha, Haydar Pasha
Commanders (B): Hamza Mirza, Imam Kulu Khan, Rostam Khan, Borhan ol-Din
Casualties: approx. Unknown10,500+ 7,500 dead 3,000+ prisoners
Outcome: Ottoman victory
Coordinates: 42.058°, 48.289°

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Battle of Torches (1583 AD)

Battle of Torches took place in 1583 AD. Ottoman Empire & Crimean Khanate & Tarki Shamkhalate & Nogais vs Safavid Iran. Approx. Unknown10,500+ 7,500 dead 3,000+ prisoners casualties. Part of Ottoman–Safavid War. Explore the interactive map and full Wikipedia details on WarAtlas. Please enable JavaScript to use the full app.