About Sultan Mahmud
Lived 1479 – 1505 (aged 25–26). Sultan Mahmud was a governor.
Sultan Mahmud was the 39th shah of Shirvan.
Career under Farrukh Yassar He was appointed as wali of Mahmudabad and Salyan by his grandfather Farrukh Yassar.
Reign and exile
He rebelled and killed his father Gazi Beg and declared himself shah. He met resistance from local Shirvan people who rebelled against him in turn, and sent him into exile. Mahmud lived in the court of Ismail I in later years.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Sultan Mahmud?
shah of Shirvan
When was Sultan Mahmud born?
Sultan Mahmud was born in 1479 in Baku.
When did Sultan Mahmud die?
Sultan Mahmud died in 1505 in Gulustan Castle.
What was Sultan Mahmud's occupation?
Sultan Mahmud was a governor.
What nationality was Sultan Mahmud?
Sultan Mahmud's recorded nationality: Kingdom of Shirvan.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Sultan Mahmud (Shirvanshah)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sultan Mahmud. https://biography.guide/sultan-mahmud-governor/
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