Abu Said
Sultan of Kara Koyunlu
About Abu Said
Abu Said was a ruler of the Qara Qoyunlu who ruled briefly under the suzerainty of the Timurids. He was a governor of Erzincan during Qara Yusuf's reign. He was present at the Battle of Salmas on 18 September 1429, where he submitted to the Timurid ruler Shah Rukh. He was awarded with recognition as the nominal Qara Qoyunlu ruler. However he was soon killed by his brother Qara Iskander after Shah Rukh's withdrawal in 1430.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Abu Said?
sultan of Kara Koyunlu
When did Abu Said die?
Abu Said died in 1431 in Ardabil.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Abu Said (Qara Qoyunlu)
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