About Shahrukh of Shirvan
Lived 1520 – 1539 (aged 18–19). Shahrukh of Shirvan was a governor.
Shahrukh was the last Shirvanshah, governing Shirvan under Safavid suzerainty from 1535 to 1538. After persistent disloyalty, the Safavid shah (king) Tahmasp I expelled him, and made Shirvan a full administrative subunit of Safavid Iran. Subsequently, he appointed his brother Alqas Mirza as its governor.
A reconquest of Shirvan was attempted multiple times by members of the Shirvanshah family, including Burhan Ali and his son Abu Bakr Mirza, who enlisted the help of the Ottoman Empire. However, none of these attempts had long-term success; the Ottomans managed to briefly occupy Shirvan between 1578–1607, until it was retaken by the Safavids.
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Who was Shahrukh of Shirvan?
shah of Shirvan
When was Shahrukh of Shirvan born?
Shahrukh of Shirvan was born in 1520 in Baku.
When did Shahrukh of Shirvan die?
Shahrukh of Shirvan died in 1539 in Tabriz.
What was Shahrukh of Shirvan's occupation?
Shahrukh of Shirvan was a governor.
What nationality was Shahrukh of Shirvan?
Shahrukh of Shirvan's recorded nationality: Kingdom of Shirvan.
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· Wikipedia: Shahrukh of Shirvan
· DBpedia: Shahrukh of Shirvan
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