Mehrab of Shirvan

Self-declared Shah of Shirvan
Mehrab Mirza
Self-declared Shah of Shirvan
Reign1550
Coronation1550
PredecessorBurhan Ali
Born?
?
Died?
?
Names
Mehrab
HouseHouse of Shirvanshah
Fatherunknown
ReligionSunni

Mehrab Mirza was the self-declared Shah of Shirvan after the death of Burhan Ali.

Life

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

  1. ^ Sara Ashurbayli. History of Shirvanshahs. p.247
Mehrab of Shirvan
House of Shirvanshah
Born:  ? Died: 1550
Regnal titles
Preceded by
Burhan Ali
Pretender to throne of Shirvanshahs
1550
Succeeded by
Gurban Ali


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