Shirvanshah Keykavus I
Shah of Shirvan
About Shirvanshah Keykavus I
Keykavus was the 30th ruler of Shirvan. He was the second son of Akhsitan III.
He was mentioned as "Malik" in an inscription on Pir Husayn Khanqah dated June 1294. He hasn't left any numismatic evidence. According to disputed Letters of Rashid-al-Din Hamadani, his daughter was married to Rashidaddin's eldest son Amir Ali and describes him as "the ruler of Shabaran and Shamakhi" and even invited him to his estate in Fathabad. Otherwise, he is not known to historiography.
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Important facts
Frequently asked questions
Who was Shirvanshah Keykavus I?
shah of Shirvan
When was Shirvanshah Keykavus I born?
Shirvanshah Keykavus I was born in Baku.
When did Shirvanshah Keykavus I die?
Shirvanshah Keykavus I died in 1317 in Baku.
What nationality was Shirvanshah Keykavus I?
Shirvanshah Keykavus I's recorded nationality: Shirvan.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Shirvanshah Keykavus I
· DBpedia: Keykavus (Shirvanshah)
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