Mehrab of Shirvan
Appearance
Mehrab Mirza | |||||
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Self-declared Shah of Shirvan | |||||
Reign | 1550 | ||||
Coronation | 1550 | ||||
Predecessor | Burhan Ali | ||||
Born | ? ? | ||||
Died | ? ? | ||||
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House | House of Shirvanshah | ||||
Father | unknown | ||||
Religion | Sunni |
Mehrab Mirza was the self-declared Shah of Shirvan after the death of Burhan Ali.
Life
[edit]He was chosen by rebel leaders as the next pretender after the sudden death of Burhan Ali. His exact relationship to the former shahs is unknown but he is believed to be member of the dynasty of Shirvanshahs.[1] He advanced with his army as far as Sığnax, but was defeated and fled Shirvan.
References
[edit]- ^ Sara Ashurbayli. History of Shirvanshahs. p.247