Shahrukh of Shirvan
| Shahrukh | |||||
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| Shah of Shirvan | |||||
| Reign | 1535-1539 | ||||
| Coronation | 1535 | ||||
| Predecessor | Khalilullah II | ||||
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| House | House of Shirvanshah | ||||
| Father | Farrukh Yassar II | ||||
| Born |
1520 Baku | ||||
| Died |
1539 Tabriz | ||||
| Religion | Sunni | ||||
Shahrukh - 43rd shah of Shirvan. He is last known Shirvanshah.
Reign
He was invited by local nobility after death of Khalilullah II to throne.[1][2][3][4] His reign saw rebellion of "Fake Sultan Muhammad" who claimed to be son of Ibrahim II Sheykhshah. Rebellion was successful earlier, they even captured Shamakhy but long war triggered loss of faith in cause and they were crushed by shah after several days. Shahrukh was 17 and ruling under shadows of local noble-regents, this caused unrest in Shirvan and minor nobles under leadership of Gorchubashi Padar demanded an intervention from Tahmasp I.[5] Meanwhile Shahrukh wrote a letter to Suleiman the Magnificent, demanding protection in return of swearing fealty.
Downfall
In 1538, huge army under leadership of Alqas Mirza invaded Shirvan and besieged "Bugurt" castle. Shah resisted against Safavids for 9 months, he was aided by Darvish Mohammed Khan. Tahmasp bribed local nobles and forced Shahrukh to make peace. Shahrukh was imprisoned and taken to Tabriz where he was executed secretly in 1539. Shirvan was annexed to Safavid Empire.
| Shahrukh of Shirvan Born: 1520 Died: 1539 | ||
| Regnal titles | ||
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| Preceded by Khalilullah II |
Shirvanshah 1539 |
Succeeded by Safavid Empire |
| Preceded by Khalilullah II |
Pretender to throne of Shirvanshahs 1539 |
Succeeded by Burhan Ali |
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