Qarachaqay Khan | |
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 "A court scene", Iran, c. 1620. Qarachaqay Khan is seen standing on the right in a red coat, with a prominent handlebar mustache.[1] | |
| Commander-in-chief (sepahsalar-e Iran) | |
| In office 1616–1625 | |
| Monarch | Abbas the Great |
| Preceded by | Shahqoli Soltan Ustajlu |
| Succeeded by | Zeinal Khan Shamlu |
| Governor of Azerbaijan Province | |
| In office 1618–1620 | |
| Monarch | Abbas the Great |
| Preceded by | Shahbandeh Beg Torkman (1st term) |
| Succeeded by | Shahbandeh Beg Torkman (2nd term) |
| Governor of Mashhad | |
| In office 1618–1625 | |
| Monarch | Abbas the Great |
| Preceded by | Nazar Khan Tavakoli |
| Succeeded by | Manuchihr Khan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Erivan, Erivan Province, Safavid Iran |
| Died | 25 March 1625 near Martqopi |
| Resting place | Mashhad |
| Children | Imam Verdi Khan, Abu al-Fath Manuchihr Khan |
| Occupation | Military leader, official |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Safavid Iran |
| Battles/wars | Ottoman–Safavid War of 1603–1618 Battle of Martqopi † |
Qarachaqay Khan (Persian: قرچغای خان; died 1625) was a military commander in Safavid Iran of Armenian origin. He was known for his great collection of porcelain items and loyal service to Shah Abbas I. Qarachaqay Khan was killed while commanding an expedition against the Georgian rebels.
- ^ Babaie 2004, pp. 125–126.