Cafer Pashas in Persian Border: The Protection of the Province of Tabriz and Shirvan (1583-1591)
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https://doi.org/10.16947/fsmia.1050274Keywords:
Emektar Cafer Pasha, Hadım Cafer Pasha, Shirvan, Tabriz, Safavid campaignsAbstract
The Ottoman-Safavid war of 1578-1590 was the scene of many combat and sieges. During these campaigns, the Ottoman armies managed to conquer important cities such as Shirvan (1583) and Tabriz (1585). Since the campaigns continued and the Ottoman gains were not yet official approved, these conquered regions had to be preserved and ruled by two namesake pashas who were destined to lay the foundations of Ottoman rule in Shirvan and Tabriz. Emektar Cafer Pasha in Shirvan and Hadım Cafer Pasha in Tabriz ensured the settlement of the Ottoman administration and the establishment of a military order in these new conquered province while they were struggling with many troubles and difficulties. The experiences and achievements of these two statesmen in Persian border have an important place in the history of the Safavid campaigns. In this article, the activities of Cafer Pashas are going to be examined and in a correct storyline will be narrated.
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