Mansur Beg
Governor in Safavid Iran (1509)
About Mansur Beg
Mansur Beg was a Safavid official, who served as the first Safavid governor (hakem) of Derbent (Darband), in 1509, during the reign of king Ismail I (r. 1501-1524). Following his brief tenure, he was succeeded by members of the Shirvanshah family who governed the city under Safavid suzerainty, usually through castellans, until 1538. After that, directly appointed Safavid officials came to govern it again.
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Important facts
Frequently asked questions
Who was Mansur Beg?
governor in Safavid Iran (1509)
When did Mansur Beg die?
Mansur Beg died in 1501.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Mansur Beg (governor of Derbent)
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