Mohammad Khan Ustajlu
Safavid military commander (died 1514) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mohammad Khan Ustajlu (died 1514) was an Iranian military commander and official from the Turkoman Ustajlu tribe, who served during the reign of Safavid Shah Ismail I (r. 1501–1524). He played a pivotal role in Ismail I's conquests and expansion in Asia Minor and Mesopotamia, and functioned as governor of the Diyarbakr Province from 1506 to 1514.[1] Mohammad Khan was killed while serving as a commander at the Battle of Chaldiran.
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Mohammad Khan Ustajlu | |
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Governor of Diyarbakr Province | |
In office 1506–1514 | |
Monarch | Ismail I |
Preceded by | Amir Khan Mawsillu |
Succeeded by | Qara Beg Ustajlu |
Personal details | |
Occupation | Military commander, official |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Safavid Iran |
Battles/wars | Battle of Chaldiran † |
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