Jahan Shah
Male, Deceased Person
1397 – 1467
Who was Jahan Shah?
Muzaffar al-Din Jahan Shah ibn Yusuf was the leader of the Kara Koyunlu oghuz Turks tribal federation in Azerbaijan and Arran who reigned c.1438-1467. During his reign he managed to expand the Kara Koyunlu’s territory to its largest extent, including Western Anatolia, most of present day Iraq, central Iran, and even eventually Kerman. He also subjugated neighbouring states. He was one of the greatest rulers of the Kara Koyunlu. He was also allegedly fond of drinking and entertainment. During his reign Jahan Shah had the Gökmedrese and Muzafferiye theological schools constructed in his capital city Tabriz.
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- Born
- 1397
Iran - Parents
- Children
- Religion
- Sunni Islam
- Nationality
- Turkey
- Died
- Nov 11, 1467
- Resting place
- Blue Mosque, Tabriz
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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