Battle of Torches
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The Battle of Torches[4] (Turkish: Meşaleler Savaşı) was fought in 1583 during the Ottoman–Safavid War (1578–1590). The name of the battle refers to torches used during night clashes.[5] The battle resulted in an Ottoman victory, and had thereby secured Dagestan and Shirvan until the end of the war.
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Part of the Ottoman–Safavid War (1578–1590) | |||||||
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Safavid Empire | |||||||
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Osman Pasha Djafer Pasha Hayder Pasha |
Hamza Mirza Emam Kulu Rostam Khan Borhan ol-Din | ||||||
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Disputed | 50,000+ |
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